Rockford, IL-Richard “Dick” L. May, 71, passed away June 12, 2024 at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  He was born June 14, 1952, in Elkhart to Raymond & Mary (Aman) May.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, stepson, Matthew Freeman, and a sister, Jean Woodworth,

  Surviving is his daughter, Rachel (Jose Torres) May, 2 grandchildren, Elisa Torres, Jose “Justice” Torres, a companion, Marie Langston,

stepdaughter, Kelly (Mike Perry) Downton, 4 step grandchildren, Brandon, Kelsey, Hailey, Kaydence, and 2 step-great-grandchildren, Atticus and Mona.  Also surviving are 2 siblings, Raymond May, Karen (Tim) Toth, and numerous nieces and nephews.

  Dick graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1970 and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was also a member of the N.R.A., loved spending time with his family, fishing and playing cards with them.

  Per his wishes cremation will take place and a visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the 3 p.m. celebration of life service, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.

  The family would like to give a special thank you to his nephew, Jim for the wonderful care he took of him here in Elkhart. 

  Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.