Stephen Rankin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephen Rankin of Pekin, Illinois, who passed away on July 11, 2024 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
As Stephen departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Stephen. Though Stephen may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd L. Rankin and LaVerne Rankin (Wilkinson). He is survived by: his wife Maria Dena Abel; his brother Michael Rankin (Becky) of Pekin; his nieces, Traci Jaggie (Joseph) of St. Louis, Missouri and Tricia Sizemore (Tony) of St. Louis, Missouri; and his great-nephews, Camden Jaggie of Austin and Connor Jaggie of Dallas, Texas..
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or Tazewell County Veterans Assistance, 335 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
