Gilkesson Mortuary and Cremation Life Center
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428 W McClure Ave, Peoria, IL 61604
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2416 North North Street, Peoria, IL 61604
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The mortuary occupies a purpose-built facility at 2416 N. North Street, which has served as their home since 1963. The building is designed for accessibility, with features accommodating handicapped visitors. The location was selected for its central position relative to Peoria's hospitals and churches, facilitating logistics for families and religious services.
Wright & Salmon Mortuary traces its roots to 1924, when the Salmon family first began serving the Peoria community. The current firm took shape in 1954, when brothers Maurice and James Salmon joined Chuck Wright to establish Wright & Salmon Mortuary on Madison Street. In 1963, the mortuary relocated to its present location at 2416 N. North Street, where it has remained for over six decades.
Now in its third generation of family ownership, Timothy, Matthew, and Michael Salmon continue the legacy. The staff collectively represents more than 125 years of experience in funeral service. The mortuary emphasizes personalized memorialization, with a stated philosophy that "no two people are the same in life, so every funeral should be designed to celebrate the uniqueness of one's life."
The facility maintains a central position relative to area hospitals and churches, with accessibility features for handicapped visitors.
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