Terry M. Rather, 51, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1967 in Belvidere, IL, son of Fred and Paula (Littlejohn) Rather. Terry married the love of his life, Roberta Kirtland on December 8, 1990 in Loves Park, IL. Terry loved tinkering with his car or bike, watching basketball and helping anyone when he could. Most of all, he loved his family.
Terry is loved and missed by his wife, Roberta; daughters, Myranda Rather, and Jamie Rather; brothers, Raymond (Jennifer) Rather, and Tony Rather; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred, maternal grandparents, and mother-in-law, Mary Lou Kirtland.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. A visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m., until the time of service. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. To share a condolence, please visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
