It is with broken hearts that the family of Dean Allen Grimes, wish to make known of his death on the 21st of January 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dean was 65 years old and born and raised in Belvidere, Illinois. Dean then later moved to Rantoul, Illinois where he met and married his wife Terri (True) Grimes. Dean worked as a machinist at several Rockford area companies. Dean loved woodworking, fishing, and home renovations, and was a member of his local American Legion.

Dean is survived by his parents Donald and Dorthy Grimes, his son Christopher (Jade) Grimes, grandchildren Christopher Grimes II and Desi Grimes, sister Theresa Stensrud, brothers Thomas Grimes, Jerry (Marshia) Grimes, Ray (Sandy) Grimes, Joseph Grimes, Jack Grimes and, his special aunts Mildred Blee and Sally Hiesler.

Dean is preceded in death by his wife Terri Grimes, first wife and mother to Christopher, Jill Cabello, sister-in-law Janice Grimes (Kirkland), and brother-in-law Gerald Stensrud.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

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