Gale E. Elliott

Age 81 of Sycamore, IL, died on Friday August 6, 2021, in the Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. He was born on August 9, 1939, in Rochelle, IL, and was the son of Gale A. and Clarabelle (Larsen) Elliott.

Gale was married to the late Mildred L. Rhodes on October 21, 1964, in Batavia, IL, she preceded him in death on October 3, 2018. Gale was the owner and operator of Elliott Painting and Sandblasting in DeKalb.

When Gale was not working, he would be spending time with his family and his grandchildren whom he adored, he also enjoyed working in his flower garden, and loved taking car rides and taking pictures. Gale also loved spending time at the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant.

Survivors include; daughter: Julie Elliott of Sycamore, son: Michael (Sheila) Elliott of Rockford, grandchildren: Megan Erwin, Jacob (Liz) Elliott, Kylee (Dominic) Mercado, Abby Good, Kendra Elliott, great-grandchildren: Emma, Noah, Mila, Louis, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Mildred, brothers: Clissold, and Bill, and sisters: Madelyn and Carmen.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday August 14, 2021, at 10:30am in the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, with Vicar Ruthie Mhanga of First Lutheran Church in DeKalb officiating. Cremation was entrusted to Finch Crematory. In Lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.