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Paul Potter Obituary
Born: Jan. 20, 1988; in St. Charles, IL
Died: Dec. 6, 2015; in Rock Falls, IL
Paul Rodney DePotter, age 27, of Rock Falls, and formerly of St. Charles, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his home. Rodney was born on January 20, 1988 in St. Charles, the son of Terrence Duwayne and Penny Christine (Karlsson) DePotter.
Rodney is survived by his mother, Penny DePotter and step-father, Shane Walters of Dixon, IL; father, Terry DePotter of MN; one son, Donavon DePotter of Rock Falls, IL; fiancee, Shayna Gillingham of Rock Falls, IL; two brothers, Charles A. DePotter of Palm Coast, FL and Franky DePotter of Rock Falls, IL; three sisters, Holly (Jesse) DePotter-Hitt of Sterling, IL, Kaylee S. Walters and Madison Grace Walters, both of Dixon, IL; one step-brother, Kit Houser; two grandmothers, Sue A. (Paul Bridges) Karlsson of Dixon, IL, and Clementine DePotter of St. Charles, IL. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rodney is preceded in death by his grandfather, Albert DePotter; uncle, Kevin DePotter; and aunt, Joann Singles.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with funeral services following at 8:00 PM at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third Street, (three blocks west of the Fox River and one block south of Route 64), St. Charles, IL 60174. Cremation rites will be accorded by Moss Family Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rodney's memory to the family or online at www.gofundme.com/rodney-depotter.
For further information please contact Moss-Norris Funeral Home 630.584.2000 or www.mossfuneral.com.
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6 Entries
Diana Pearl
December 13, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss Rodney left too soon. The world should slow down but sadly it will not. I can't even imagine your pain.
Nate Gyllin
December 12, 2015
God bless you and shayna and penny and frank, may God bless all of you and watch over you. Nate Gyllin.
Matt Sullivan
December 12, 2015
Rodney, I know we didn't kick it all the time but you were always really cool. One thing that I will always remember is when you said the words 'family comes first' ...I've heard that phrase so many times but it took hearing it from you for it to stick. I will make sure I never miss another one of my family holiday gatherings, or if my mom spends the day making a meal or something I'm get try and be there to eat it and tell her how good it was....every time I hear those words it's your voice man....and I'll remember that for the rest of my life.. God is real, and your soul is strong existing all around us. Your family is in my prayers...much love homie
Sue Karlsson
December 11, 2015
Rodney I miss you so much. You had so many many friends. They are all going to miss you & all the good times you had with them.Your mom is having such a hard time. She scares me honey. Please give her a sign that you are still with her always... I Love You Rodney <3
Donielle Pilger
December 11, 2015
Oh Rodney you are missed by so many, I bet you never thought there have been so many people committing with stories about you, good memories I just can't believe your gone. Please come help your mom and Frank go through this. Rest in peace fly free love ❤ you
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