Richard King's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2026 in Atkinson, Illinois

Richard King

March 30, 1928 - January 10, 2026 (97 years old)

Atkinson, Illinois

Richard King's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2026 in Atkinson, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory

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Richard King

March 30, 1928 - January 10, 2026 (97 years old)

Atkinson, Illinois

Richard King Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 10, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Richard King of Atkinson, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard King to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard King and Madeline King (Seys); his wife Peggy King; his children, Kelly Liedtke and Patrick King; his brother James King; and his sister-in-law Lois King.

He is survived by: his daughter Jodi Casteel (Clayton) of Cambridge; his grandchildren, Bethany Alexander, Katie Johnston (John), Amanda Beam (Brandon), Blake Opsal (Michaela), Brittany Casteel (Jarrod), Danita Opsal and Jacob King (Deanna); his great grandchildren, Caylee, Colton, Evelyn, Cara, Briar, Opie, Copper and Magnolia; and his children-in-law, Kurt Liedtke of East Moline and Luan King of Atkinson.

Memorials may be directed to the Millie Moo Foundation, PO Box 156, Hillsdale, IL, 61257.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory



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Rosary

Vandemore Funeral Home - Atkinson
214 S State St, Atkinson, IL 61235

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Jan 20

Visitation

Vandemore Funeral Home - Atkinson
214 S State St, Atkinson, IL 61235

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Jan 20

Funeral Mass

St. Anthony Catholic Church
204 W Main St, Atkinson, IL 61235

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