Bruce John Biagini 80, of Macomb
Bruce John Biagini, 80, of Macomb, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Bruce was born on July 12, 1946, in Chicago, to Bruno and Marguerite (Moretti) Biagini. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life, Frances C. “Fran” Bruzek, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Together they shared more than 56 years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family, and service to their community.
Bruce graduated from St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL, in 1964 before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1968. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1971 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1972, beginning a distinguished legal career that spanned more than five decades.
Bruce began his legal career in the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office before joining Gordon Hunt’s law office in Bushnell. He later became a partner in the McRaven, Stephens, McRaven & Biagini law firm, which eventually merged to become Flack, McRaven & Stephens Attorneys at Law. Throughout his career, Bruce also served as the City Attorney for the City of Macomb for 19 years, was a certified mediator for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, and represented Western Illinois University serving as the University’s legal counsel and Ethics Officer. He earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike through his wisdom, integrity, professionalism, and thoughtful counsel.
