Roland Schwanke Obituary
We bid farewell to Roland Schwanke of Roanoke, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 27, 2025 at the age of 90. Roland touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roland Schwanke 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 Roland 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, Walter and Sophie Schwanke of Varna; and his brother Donald. He is survived by: his nephews, Scott Schwanke (Jan) of Deerfield, IL and Paul (Ginna Shannon) of Eau Claire, Michigan.; his great-nieces, Lauren Schwanke of Deerfield and Beth Schwanke (Eric Bukstein) of Pittsburgh; and also, Emma and Madeline Bukstein of Pittsburgh.
Memorials may be made to Mosaic in Pontiac (110 W. Water Street, Suite 2, Pontiac, IL 61764) or to a charity of the donor's choice.
