Brian Patrick Root Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Brian Patrick Root of Hoopeston, Illinois. Brian, born on October 14, 1971, passed away on July 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Brian Patrick Root to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Brian for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Brian’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He is survived by: his parents, James Root and Patricia Root (Kane); his siblings, Laura Olson (Marc) of Littleton, CO and Kevin Root (Suzi) of Hoopeston, IL; and his nieces and nephews, Jack, Heather Olson of Wahpeton, ND, Sam Olson of Denver, CO, Karsen Root of Westfield, IN, Rhys Root of West Lafayette, IN and Owen Root of Hoopeston, IL..
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Brian to the Hoopeston Area Sports Boosters, C/O Hoopeston Area High School, 615 E. Orange St., Hoopeston, IL 60942.
