Rodney E. Dunehew Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rodney E. Dunehew of Morton, Illinois, who passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert N. Dunehew and Willa Jean Dunehew (McDaniel); and his brother Rickey Dunehew. He is survived by: his children, Heather Chen (Ying) of Columbus and Jedediah "J. D." Dunehew (Janice Rathbun) of Washington, Illinois; his granddaughters, Kaileigh and Raighean Chen of Columbus, Ohio; his sister Peggy Yung (Ray) of Edelstein, Illinois; and his siblings-in-law, Paige Ballinger, Shari Wilkerson and Brian Wilkerson (Vanessa). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the Bethel Lutheran Church (325 E Queenwood Rd, Morton, IL 61550). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to University of Chicago Research or the charity of the donor's choice.
