Darrell G. Rhoades, 57, of Decatur, passed away December 28, 2010 from complications of a heart transplant which was received on Christmas Eve in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
A memorial service to celebrate Darrell’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till service time at the funeral home. The family suggests casual attire for the services. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the donors’ choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Darrell was born June 25, 1953 in Decatur, IL the son of Junior and Alma (Hakala) Rhoades. He married Beverly Minks on July 25, 1987. He was a journeyman electrician for the I.B.E.W. Local #146. Darrell’s greatest love was for his family and they will always remember him as a loving husband, dad, son, and brother.
Surviving is his wife: Beverly of Decatur; parents: Junior and Alma Rhoades of Decatur; daughters: Jennifer R. Rhoades and her husband Brandon J. Corey of Palo Alto, CA and Christie L. Rhoades of Collinsville, IL; grandson: Mason Corey of Palo Alto, CA; brothers: Dale Rhoades and his wife Betty of Decatur and Dean Rhoades and his wife Marvetta of Decatur; sister: Gloria Thompson and her husband Myron of Decatur; father and mother-in-law: Glen and Ruby Minks of Springfield, IL; brothers and sisters-in-law: Glenda and Tony Oliver of North Ft. Myers, FL, Pam and Rick Gochanour of Mesa, AZ and Todd Minks of Camden, TN.
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Mt. Zion
“A Life Celebration Home”
| Marion McVey |
Mr. |
January 9, 2011 |
Condolences, I went to apprentice school, carpooled many times to work and worked with Darrell many times. Marion McVey
| Teresa Webster |
Deepest Sympathy |
January 3, 2011 |
Darrell went to Mt. Zion High School graduating the year before me. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
| The Paquier Family |
Our Deepest Sympathy |
January 2, 2011 |
Dear Beverly, Jen, Brandon, Mason and everyone in the Rhoades family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Darrell was a great guy and we are happy that we had the opportunity to meet him at Jen and Brandon's wedding this past year. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He will be missed very much by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
| penny clay |
sympathy to Bev |
January 2, 2011 |
Dear Bev,
I was shocked to hear about Darrell and am so sorry. Please know that my prayers are with you as you grieve such a terrible loss. I'm sorry that I am so far
away right now but I will see you when I get back to IL.
Love and prayers and a warm hug,
Penny
| Melanie Moore |
Bev(Darrell) |
January 1, 2011 |
My deepest sympathy to Bev and the Rhoads family. Bev you were a wonderful wife and friend to Darrell. You have been in my prayers throughout all of this journey for a heart. And you are in my prayers now. I am on a mission to keep the word out that "everyone should be an organ donor" I am here for you!
