David William Ranken Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David William Ranken of Dixon, Illinois, who passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David William Ranken to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Ranken and Vivian Ranken (Halleran); and his siblings, Jack Eugene Ranken (Priscilla) and Sandra Gipson. He is survived by: his wife Gail Ranken of Dixon; his children, Jeffrey "Jeff" Ranken (Michelle) and Tracy Sharp (Dennis) of Dixon; his grandchildren, Trenton Sproul (Marcela), Benjamin Ranken, Samantha Ranken and Abigail Ranken; his great grandchildren, Victoria Sproul, Madelynn Sproul, Caroline Sproul, Josephine Sproul and Gwendayln Sproul; his brother Gerald Ranken of Dixon; his brother-in-law Charles "Vic" Gipson; his foster daughter Laura Warkins; and his grandson Matthew Warkins. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL.
