Dan Francis Obituary
Dan Francis of DeKalb, Illinois passed away on September 20, 2026. Dan, born on November 9, 1955, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dan Francis to show support.
Dan will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Dan will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Dan’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Francis and Marolyn Francis; and his nephew Nathan Jaus. He is survived by: his wife Norma Lohman of Paul's Lutheran Church; his siblings, Jeanne Goble of Charleston, IL, Roz Francis of Chicago, Kelly Francis of Sycamore, Lori Skonning (Dave) of Montgomery, IL, Trudy Hickey (Tal) of Sycamore and Ed Francis of Chicago; and his sister-in-law Loretta Jaus (Marty) of Winthrop, MN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Butala Funeral Home (1405 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178).
