David N. “Spoon” Wantling, 62, of Peoria passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
He was born August 10, 1952 in Peoria, a son of Neil B. and Wanita F. (Dybevik) Wantling.
David attended schools in Peoria, graduating from Manual High School in 1970. He worked as a laborer out of local 165.
He was rumored to be an excellent bartender.
David was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Peoria.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Wanita and Don Van Scoyoc; sister, Patti Stookey of St. Augustine, FL; brother, Steven J. (Kim) Wantling; daughter, Carrie Ann Wantling; grandson, Kyle Jordan Wantling; his favorite cousin, Sherry Bartolo; one special niece, Alycia Raska who was by his side day and night during his last days; and two great nieces, Taylor and Kaylee Raska.
David was preceded in death by his father, Neil B. Wantling; paternal grandparents, Pat and Mary Wantling; maternal grandparents, Roger and Helen Dybevik; his mother’s twin sister and his best friend, Anita Hasty; aunt, Devonne Stalder; uncle, Ronald South; his favorite cousin, Mike Hasty; and great nephew, Austin Weeks.
We would like to give a special thanks to Joan and Yul at Heartland Therapy who got David walking after his stroke until many illnesses took the ability away again.
David “Spoon” was a St. Louis Cardinal Fan. He loved fishing and being with friends. David was the easiest going and well liked person you could meet. He will be forever missed.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a private graveside service at the Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor Steven Tibbetts and Pastor Paul Park presiding.
Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
| Kim Mohn Schalk |
David Wantling |
June 22, 2015 |
Steve, Patti & family
I am so sorry to hear about Dave he always made me laugh while serving a drink or two. It's been along time since I have seen any of you but your always a thought away. You don't forget good people, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Kim Mohn Schalk
| Hendrick Polanco |
My deepest condolences |
June 23, 2015 |
My deepest condolences. May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...
John 11:32-45
32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”
38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;
Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/dead-live-again
| John Prescott |
David Wantly |
June 22, 2015 |
Steve: June 22, 2015
I am so sad to read Spoon's obit. My condolences to the whole family. I will miss him greatly.
Maybe when it is my turn I will take my boat and we can fish together again.
| Mike (Hugo) Hefner |
Condolences |
June 20, 2015 |
Patti, Steve, Sherry, and Family
So sorry for the loss of David (Shannon). That's what we called him years ago. He was my best man at my first wedding in 1973. All the basketball and fishing trips we did, I can't count that high. God Bless you all.
| John Henry Clark |
condolences |
June 19, 2015 |
My condolences go out to Patti & Steve. My heartfelt sympathy to Sherry Bartolo and her family besides being cousins, i know first hand how close they are. Think of it this way, GOD needed a Cardinal Fan, a Fisherman & a Bartender. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace my Brother.
I am so sorry to hear of Spoons passing. I will always remember his infectious smile and great sense of humor.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
