Robert Eugene “Gene” Rhodes, 86, of Huntley, died peacefully, February 2, 2025 with his family by his side.
Gene was born August 18, 1938 in Memphis, TN. In 1962 he married Carolyn June Rowland. He worked for United Airlines as a ticket agent and later for the railroad and went on to own and operate his own keypunch and jewelry business. Gene and Carolyn enjoyed traveling. He was very active in their Sun City Community as a member of the Prairie Singers, German Club, Anglers Club and the Civics Committee. He escorted many day trips in the community and he was also a member of the Illinois Camero Club. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Robert Eugene Rhodes is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Rhodes, his son, Todd and his wife Gina Rhodes and by his grandchildren, Austin and Arika and by his niece, Michelle Witley and nephew, Mark Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his brother, James.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be private at Windridge Memorial Park, in Cary. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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We’ll miss you Eugene…rest in peace and love.
A sign of a life well lived is being surrounded by your loved ones at the end. I pray you’re at peace and I’m glad your family was with you in your final days. You are a blessed man, and you will be missed.
It's been an honor to have shared what has felt like a lifetime of memories of your friendship. You will be missed Gene! Rest in peace my friend.
It has been a pleasure to have known and worked with you on Sun City's Civics Committee. Rest in peace my friend.
I knew Gene from Prairie Voices and often sat near him during rehearsals. He was always friendly and talkative. I also remember him from the off property gardens where we would talk about the produce we were growing and share our ideas. He was a pleasant gentleman. May he rest in peace. My sympathy to his beloved family.
May God bless and welcome him.
Todd, Gena, I am so sorry about the passing of your dad, father inlaw. I am also sorry for not attending the visitation. I will explain when I talk to you.