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Lance Rocke Obituary
Dr. Lance W.
Rocke, OD
BLOOMINGTON - Dr. Lance W. Rocke OD age 47 of Bloomington, IL passed away at 8:22 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Bloomington, IL. His funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Brent Salm will officiate. Burial will be in Funks Grove Cemetery, McLean, IL. Visitation will be 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesday at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. The family suggests memorials be made to his children's education fund. Lance was born June 23, 1964 in Bloomington, IL the son of William J. and Sandra F. Squires Rocke. He married Stephanie Nicole Diczban on October 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. She survives.
Also surviving Father William J. Rocke, Bloomington, IL, 1 Daughter Erika Joel Rocke, Bloomington, IL, 1 Son, Landon Edward Rocke at home, Bloomington, IL. 1 Step Son, Luke Gallina, Bloomington, IL, 1 Step Daughter, Addie Gallina, Bloomington, IL, 1 Sister, Vicki Lynn (Mark) Ziese, Petersburg, KY, Paternal Grandmother, Bena Mae Rocke, Eureka, IL, Father & Mother In-Law, Ed & Dana Diczban, Jr, Pleasant Plains, IL, 1 Uncle & Aunt Michael and Kathy Leman, Eureka, IL, 2 Sister In-laws Katherine Diczban, Pleasant Plains, IL, Leigh Anne Diczban, Ashland, IL.
He is preceded in death by his mother, and grandmother Millie Spires.
Lance graduated and was valedictorian of his class at Normal Community High School in 1982. He attended Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL for 2 years. He graduated from University of Houston, Houston, Texas in 1986 with a B.S. degree; he received his Doctorate in Optometry in 1989 from the University of Houston. He returned to Bloomington in 1990 and joined the practice of Dr. Thomas Theobald which Lance later purchased and renamed the practice, Heartland Eyecare in 2005. He was a die hard Pittsburg Steelers Fan and St. Louis Cardinals Fan. He had a love for all animals especially his dogs. Lance was a good father and husband and will be missed by all who knew him. Share your condolences and memories at www.calvertmemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lance Rocke
N. Susan
July 14, 2011
Lance, I loved you more than you will ever know.
July 14, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Amy
July 14, 2011
Lance, I loved so you that you really don't know.
leanne may
July 1, 2011
we will miss you so much lance. love you, your sister in law. Your journey is over on earth, but your new journey begins in heaven with jesus christ.
leanne
Trevor
July 1, 2011
Lance, You suffered so that your heart must be healed now that God has opened his kingdom to you. Remember to let me know about the afterlife.
Jayne Cross
June 29, 2011
My family have been patients of Dr. Rocke's since he came back to Bloomington in 1990. I don't know how we will ever find a more caring, friendly, and GREAT all-around Dr. than he was. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Filip
June 29, 2011
I am shocked and sad to learn of Lance's death. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and patients. A great man and he will be greatly missed.
George McLean
June 27, 2011
Lance came to work with Dr. Agnes Palys in San Antonio, Texas right after graduation in 1989. He was a wonderful doctor and our patients today often speak of his warm personality, smile and sense of humor. He enjoyed life to the fullest and we were so sorry to see him leave the practice for his hometown in Illinois.
June 27, 2011
"I've known Lance since high school, and have also been a patient of his for many years. He had a beautiful, gentle soul, was smart as a whip, and loved his family so much. HIs gentle spirit will live on in all who knew him." Debbie Delgado (Bloomington, IL)
Kristi Lewis
June 27, 2011
Stephanie, his wife, and I are friends and I met him through her. He was always nice to me when the kids and I would come over. Stephanie, I'm so sorry about your loss and I'm here anytime you need to talk. Love you Steph!
Shaina Canull
June 27, 2011
Dr.Rocke is the best eye Dr. I have been a patient of his for 8 years. He will be missed very much.
Shelby Canull
June 27, 2011
i was a patient of his for 13 years, he was the best. i am sorry for your loss and he will be missed dearly.
Bob & Jane Bearden
June 27, 2011
I worked for Dr. Rocke for many years he not only was are DR. but a friend also are thoughts go out to his family and kids
Carl Nelson
June 27, 2011
Lance was one of those people who you never forget. I haven't seen Lance since he was a student of mine at NCHS but I remember him and his smile well. He enriched the lives of those he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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