W. Stephen Meinik

W. Stephen 'Steve' Meinik, 87, of Pekin died at 7:08 pm Monday, November 8, 2010 at his home. Steve was born on January 23, 1923 in Pekin to Stephen and H. Marie (Hopper) Meinik. He married Doris Mae Skinner on July 20, 1947 in Pekin. She died on March 24, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one son. Surviving is: one daughter, Janice A. Wright of Moline, IL; two granddaughters, Brianna Wright of Moline, IL and Erin M. Hill of Pekin, IL. Steve was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pekin Moose Lodge 916 and Past Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Roy L. King Post 1232. Steve was the Parking Enforcement Officer for the City of Pekin for 17 years retiring in 2004.