Richard Denton Shank Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Denton Shank of Dixon, Illinois, who passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Millard Shank and Bernice Shank (Kime); and his brothers, Don Shank and Bob Shank (Cindy). He is survived by: his wife Eleanor Shank (Schaefer); his children, Mike Shank (Dawn) of Dixon, Sandi Boggs (Mike), Laura Santos (Carl Gregory) of Dixon, Mary Gutche (Jannusch) of Dixon and Amanda Papson (Val) of Rockford, IL; his sister-in-law Brenda Shank of Cedarville, IL; and his pet Murphy. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL, and/or Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon.
