PEORIA, Ill. — His voice graced Central Illinois’ airwaves for many years.
Former WIRL (102.7 Super Hits) Morning Host Rick Stephenson passed away on Tuesday.
Rick loved radio and his listeners. He did a great deal of charity work over the years, and after leaving radio full-time, he served as the public relations coordinator for CWTC (Community Workshop and Training Center) in Peoria.
Rick also loved trains. He was part of the River City Model Railroad Club and spent his weekends as a train engineer at Wildlife Prairie Park.
Rick Stephenson is survived by his daughter Megan and his grandchildren.
Funeral services have yet to be announced.
