James R. "Jimmy" Mock

KEWANEE – James R. “Jimmy” Mock, 35, of Kewanee, died Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Kewanee.

He was born on May 22, 1989, in Galesburg, the son of James R. Mock and Maria Dykeman. He leaves behind his beloved fiancée, Maya Padilla, Kewanee, IL; his son, Brendan Mock (Brendan’s mother, Ann) of Trevor, WI; and his father, stepmother, and brother, Jim, Miriam, and David Mock of La Fayette, IL. Aunts and uncles Sheryl and John Peterson of Rockton, IL, Susan Mock and Earl Elliott of Elmwood, IL, and cousins Dana and Lydia Peterson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Nancy Mock.

Jimmy graduated from Stark County High School in 2007. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard, earning the rank of Chief Boatswains Mate. He worked as a police officer for the City of Kewanee Police Department, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Jimmy had an intense work ethic and enjoyed outdoor activities, including cattle farming, fishing, and kayaking. He attended the First Christian Church of Kewanee and spent time with his fiancée and their chocolate labrador, Rowe. Most of all, he cherished time with his son.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with Pastor John Reside officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, June 7 at the funeral home. The burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in rural Kewanee with military honors accorded. Memorials can be made in his name and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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