John A Rochkes
July 13, 1922 - March 17, 2010
87 year old, Mr. John A Rochkes of Champaign IL, formerly of, Pana died Wednesday, March, 17, at 5:10 AM at his residence, Champaign, Illinois. John, was born Thursday, July 13 1922, in Pana, Illinois the son of Joseph F and Anna (maiden name Novatney) Rochkes. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Army serving in Europe. He married Lois E Crowe in 1946, unto this union two sons were born. John later married Connie L Carmichael on October 31, 1970, in Urbana, IL. He worked as an electrician in the electrical shop at the University of Illinois. He retired August 31,1979 after 36 years with the university. He was a member of the American Legion Post 24 Champaign Illinois. He is survived by his sons Ron Rochkes of Champaign, Bob Rochkes and his wife Dawn of Thornton Colorado. Daughter Jan DeWitt and her husband Tom of Mahomet Illinois. Brother David Rochkes of Ramsey Illinois. Sister-in-law Claudia Rochkes of Ramsey Illinois. Sisters Dorothy Voudrie of Terre Haute Indiana, Delores Everly and her husband Jess of Pana, Eleanor Phare and her husband Rex of Albuquerque New Mexico. And best friend Lou Sellars of Champaign. John was the proud grandfather to fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Parents, wives, and brothers: Joe, Ed, and Jim Rochkes, Sisters Mary Gibson and Millie Smith.
87 year old, Mr. John A Rochkes of Champaign IL, formerly of, Pana died Wednesday, March, 17, at 5:10 AM at his residence, Champaign, Illinois. John, was born Thursday, July 13 1922, in Pana, Illinois the son of Joseph F and Anna (maiden name... View Obituary & Service Information