Elroy Jesse Petrowske, 63, Ellis Grove, IL, formerly of Rockwood, IL, passed away at 6:20 am on Wednesday February 22, 2012, at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, IL. He was born to Jesse and Mildred (nee: Alms) Petrowske on June 15, 1948 in Chester, IL. Elroy was a Rural Mail Carrier. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bremen. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the American Legion in Steeleville, IL Survivors: 4 Children: Michael (Sara) Petrowske Steeleville, IL Carrie (Bob) Stinson Rapid City, SD Chandra (Rodney) Adams Steeleville, IL Autumn Petrowske Percy, IL 1 Sister: Pat (Ralph) Wilson Steeleville, IL Fiancée: Karen James Ellis Grove, IL 4 Grandchildren: Ty Stinson John Adams Floyd Adams Ryley Peak Preceded in death by: Parents Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday, February 24, 2012 First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Bill McClusky Interment: Mt. Summit Cemetery Rockwood, Illinois Visitation: Thursday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital