Earl J. Falk, 95, died on February 17, 2026 in Oregon, Illinois. Born on March 3, 1930, the son of Arlington and Mildred Falk. He was a lifelong resident of Byron, Illinois. Following high school, he served in the Navy, and afterwards began a career at Barber-Coleman Company in Rockford, Illinois. On March 1, 1953, Earl married Ruth C. Frank, who preceded him in death in 2018. Survived by daughters, Kathleen (Gary) Snodgrass, Ruthe Ann (Bruce Ross-Shannon) Falk, Leslie Wedel and Eve (Philip Modde) Fleming; grandchildren, Daniel Fleming, Heather (Jason Scandrol) Snodgrass, Brandon (Julie Otto) Snodgrass, Ethan Wedel, and Zoe Wedel.
Predeceased by his parents and brother Richard. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date.
