Dennis Paul Janicke , age 74, of Kent, IL passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at home. He was born in Freeport, IL on May 3, 1949 to the late Paul and Marian (Nichwander) Janicke. Dennis married Sara Yeoman on September 30, 1967 in Pearl City, IL.

He had worked for Modern Plating and Sunstrand then started his own business, Janicke Trucking. Dennis also had numerous side jobs throughout his life. He was a people person who was always making new friends and enjoyed socializing. In his spare time, Dennis liked woodworking, gardening, gambling, music and dancing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Sara Janicke; his sons, Rick (Teresa) and Dave (Tammy); his brother, Harold Janicke; his sisters, Sharon Kuhlemeier and Peggy (Jim) Quinn; his brother-in-law, Jim Gorham; his 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Bonnie Gorham; his sister-in-law, Janice Janicke; and his brother-in-law, Vern Kuhlemeier.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Hermann Funeral Home in Pearl City at 12:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Kent Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.