Rodney Varney Obituary
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Christine Irace
June 26, 2020
Rodney GOD I wish you were here with us. You have 3 new nieces and a nephew you know.... You would have had a field day with Viviana and especially Bianca you know... lol I need you and mom and have had since day one. I love you, and our memories are embedded on my heart and in mind forever.
Janel Honaker
February 28, 2012
I meet Rodney and his friends when I was 15yrs old. We were at a Snowball retreat in the middle of winter. We remained friends for a little while but since we all went to different schools and lived in different towns we lost touch. My friends: Trisha, April, Jodi, & Vicki all had many memories with him. Rodney was a good guy with a good heart. Things didn't always work out for him but he always tried to do the right thing. I have thought of him from time to time and always wondered what happened. I am very sorry for your loss. I just lost my brother too the same way so I know the loss that you feel. Many blessing to you all!
February 23, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends of Rodney! It has been years since I have heard his name. A couple of girlfriends and I met Rodney and some of his friends at Lincoln mall when we were 15. Good times! Some of our best stories came from that time! Sorry that we had all lost touch! My friends Janel, April & Vicki and I went to Oak Forest to visit them and what an adventure that turned into! So sad to hear this news!
Trisha Hand
February 23, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends of Rodney! It has been years since I have heard his name. A couple of girlfriends and I met Rodney and some of his friends at Lincoln mall when we were 15. Good times! Some of our best stories came from that time! Sorry that we had all lost touch! My friends Janel, April & Vicki and I went to Oak Forest to visit them and what an adventure that turned into! So sad to hear this news!
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J L
September 2, 2011
I was shocked to hear this....as a young teen he would catch me drinking beer up at the park and everytime he would dump it out just like a big brother! My condolences to his family! Rodney touched many peoples lives even if it were just for 5 minutes of knowing him! He will be missed and never forgotten!
christina grandchamp
August 31, 2011
Rodney we miss you so much and i know Richie misses you alot too
mike varney
August 31, 2011
well rodney you help us make it threw yesterday i never relized how many friends you had.well ill see some time big bro i love you and miss you.give mom my love for me.
Mark Voss
August 30, 2011
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I worked with Rodney, at Lippert's Peoria branch. Rodney was involved in installing equipment in most of my projects including many restaurants, nursing homes, churches and other foodservice facilities throughout Illinois. Rodney was always our "Go To" guy for the heavy lifting. I will miss his candid point of view and his sense of humour. He touched more than he realized and will be missed by many.
Danny Anderson
August 30, 2011
Nice guy and a good friend of mine. I will truely miss him...
Tina Oko
August 30, 2011
Mike-I am so sorry to hear about Rodney. I know how hard this is. Keep his memories close to your heart. He is with you mom now, and together they will watch over you guys from heaven.
mike varney
August 30, 2011
Rodney
Today you will be laid to rest I hope you and mom are enjoying time in heaven. Please give us the strength to get threw this tough day. We still love you rod
Kathy French
August 29, 2011
R.I.P. Rodney
Kathy Hines
August 29, 2011
Mike & Christine,
I know what it's like to lose a brother. You have your memories of Rodney so he will always be with you. He was a good guy with a big heart. He watched out for my son Tom as if he was a brother.
Andy Dillard
August 29, 2011
I remember him being very nice to me, during the short time I've known him. I'm sorry for your loss.
Dawn LePitre
August 28, 2011
I am completely floored by this news. I worked with rodney during his days at burger king. He was always laughing, cracking jokes, always cheering everyone up just by being him! I haven't seen him in about 8 years, but Ive never forgotten him and his laugh. So sorry to the family on the loss of Rodney. He is not the type of person anyone can ever forget!
Denis&Nora Kirn
August 28, 2011
Sorry for your loss... He will be missed..
Jamie Chazinski
August 28, 2011
Mike My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Hopper
August 28, 2011
Roger and family, i'm so sorry for your loss, even if i did not know him, he was family, May he Rest in Peace.
Love Linda Hopper
Vikki Mestrovich-Gocken
August 28, 2011
So sorry to hear about Rodney. I remember him from when I came over to hang out with Christine all the time. He was a great guy and a great big brother (because that's what I considered him at the time) My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Katie Thurow
August 28, 2011
Im sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many...
Pamela Hansen
August 28, 2011
This has all just came as a shock. Rodney was my first serious relationship. He was my first for many things. I haven't seen him in 15 yrs but he is someone I would never forget. Not too long ago my kids found things of mine from HS with his name on it an asked me who he was. He will definitely be missed :(
mike varney
August 28, 2011
rodney you be missed as a big brother i love you so much.we miss you
Virginia Marting
August 28, 2011
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rodney. He spend many hours at my home as a teenager. Even living with us for a time. I have many memories of his time with us. He will remain in my prayers.
Rich Martong
August 28, 2011
Rodney was a good friend of mine for many years. He would stop by my place whenever he was in the area of my mobile home in Dixmoor, Illinois. I sure enjoyed all his antics and stories. He always had something interesting to say. He will be missed,
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