Kenneth VanDyke Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 14, 2025, at the age of 88, Kenneth VanDyke of Hopedale, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth VanDyke to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Kenneth may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles VanDyke and Lesta Deweese VanDyke; his grandson Jason Surratt; his great grandchild Baylor Payton; and his daughter-in-law Laurie VanDyke.
He is survived by: his children, Debra Surratt of Canton, GA, Terry VanDyke (Stacy) of Hopedale, Roger VanDyke of Hopedale and Jeff VanDyke (Lisa) of Mclean; and his brother Larry D. VanDyke of Delavan. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers or tree planting, memorials may be made to TAPS 100 TAPS Lane Pekin, IL 61568 No-Kill Animal Shelter.