Rodney Lee Adams's obituary , Passed away on December 23, 2025 in Neoga, Illinois

Rodney Lee Adams

February 8, 1955 - December 23, 2025 (70 years old)

Neoga, Illinois

Rodney Lee Adams's obituary , Passed away on December 23, 2025 in Neoga, Illinois

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Schilling Funeral Home

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Rodney Lee Adams

February 8, 1955 - December 23, 2025 (70 years old)

Neoga, Illinois

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Rodney Lee Adams Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rodney Lee Adams of Neoga, Illinois, who passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney Lee Adams to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Wayne Adams and Lillian Mae Zimmerman (Waddle); his stepfather Samuel Zimmerman; his in-laws, Don and Halyeveren Graven; and his siblings, Beverly Jean Mejia (Adams) and Bradley Allen Adams.

He is survived by: his wife Donna Jean Adams; his sons, Rodney Lee Jr. Adams (April) and Derrick Everett Adams (Andrea); his grandsons, Cory Lee Adams, Justin Allen Adams and Gavin Tyler Adams; his siblings, John Keith Adams, Candice Sue McDonald (Moe), Karla Marie Whitney and Harold Gene Zimmerman; and his pet Luna Moon. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the American Cancer Society of the charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Home



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December 29, 2025

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“Jim and I had the honor of working with Rod at Kraft. He was the absolute best coworker you could ever hope for. He was patient, kind, funny, knowledgeable and a great teacher. He definitely left an impression on us and we will always remember him as one of the best. We want to extend our deepest condolences to the whole family. Jim and Mickey Smith”


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