Dean C. Rhodes' Obituary
Dean C. Rhodes, age 72, of Casey, IL passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born March 26, 1946 in Robinson, IL the son of Ray Rhodes and Catherine Clare Helm Rhodes. On July 4, 1984 he married Wanda Aletha Leighty in Bridgeport, IL.Survivors include his wife, Wanda Rhodes of Casey, IL; brother, Donald Rhodes (Ruth) of Effingham IL; nephews, Scott Rhodes and David Rhodes; nieces, Jodi Kibler and Paige Rhodes, many cousins and wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.Dean was a 1964 graduate of Oblong High School and a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. Dean was retired from the US Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for Nokomis, Witt and Casey, IL. He co-owned and farmed in the Oblong area. Dean was a faithful member of the Five Points Christian Church and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting with relatives and friends.Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Markwell Funeral Home with Marvin Leighty officiating. Burial will follow in Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 9" " 11 a.m. prior the service on Saturday morning at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.Memorial donations may be made to Five Points Christian Church, PO Box 292, Westfield, IL 62474 or Oblong Christian Children"™s Home, 4094 E. 1050th Ave., Oblong, IL 62449.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, April 21, 2018 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Saturday, April 21, 2018 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420
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