Manuel E. Romero Obituary

The family announces the passing of Manuel E. Romero of Streator, Illinois on June 30, 2026. Manuel, born on May 11, 1959, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Filomeno Romero and Nicolosa Esquivel; his wife Deborah Rankin; his daughter Kristine Dufur; his grandson Omar Luis Gutierrez Romero; and his pet Joey.

He is survived by: his children, Juan Romero of Granville, Filiberto of Mexico, Maribel of Mexico, Efrain of Mexico, Lorena of Mexico, Nicole Romero of Streator, Robert Rankin (Angie Angelico) of Streator, Tracy Campbell (Mike) of Greely, CO, Angie Christoff (Corey) of Streator, Jessica Tunget (Jesse Paschke) of Streator and Tonya Rankin-Zaragoza of Streator; and his sister Josefina Romero Esquivel of Mexico. He is also survived by 41 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to his family.