1938
James
2025
James Faulk
December 16, 1938 — September 7, 2025
James Donald "Don" Faulk, 86, of Rockford, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1938, in Dunklin County, Missouri, to William "Billie" Thea and Martha "Lucy" Lucille (Martin) Faulk.
On April 24, 1965, James married the love of his life (Lana), with whom he shared 60 wonderful years. A devoted husband, he lovingly looked after her throughout their life together. James proudly served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer from 1961 to 1963 in Germany, and continued his service in the Army Reserve until 1967.
His professional career included 20 years as a mechanic for Emerson Electric followed by 30 years of service to Uniform Tooling as a Tool and Die Maker.
Known for his warm heart and generous spirit, James never met a stranger. Friends and family knew him as the "Faulkinizer," because he could fix anything and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a selfless man who welcomed everyone, making them feel like family.
An avid outdoorsman, James loved fishing and hunting. Above all, he cherished his role as a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, creating countless memories that will live on in the hearts of his family and extended family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived by his loving wife Lana (Horton) Faulk; children Donald Bradley (Angela) Faulk, and Laura Marie (Lawrence) Schaffer-Stahr; his grandchildren, Brandon (Kaileine) Schaffer, Sam Faulk, and Kalyn (Yosel) Cedeno; and one great-grandchild, Kayde Cedeno; siblings Freddy (Jo) Horton, Victor (Terry) Horton, Lynda Goike, Jerry (Bobby) Faulk, and Nancy Dale; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; cherished honorary daughters Danita, Diane, Rhonda and Tronda. He is predeceased by his parents and his brothers Terry J Horton, Don Goike, Sr. and Larry Faulk.
A special thanks to Heather Hartman, APN, Sarah, RN at MoCara Hospice and all the staff at Mercy Health Cancer Center for their caring support.
Please join the family in Honoring the life of James on Saturday, October 4th, 1 - 5 p.m. at Lt. Robert C. A. Carlson Post #1207 American Legion, 1011 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111.
On April 24, 1965, James married the love of his life (Lana), with whom he shared 60 wonderful years. A devoted husband, he lovingly looked after her throughout their life together. James proudly served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer from 1961 to 1963 in Germany, and continued his service in the Army Reserve until 1967.
His professional career included 20 years as a mechanic for Emerson Electric followed by 30 years of service to Uniform Tooling as a Tool and Die Maker.
Known for his warm heart and generous spirit, James never met a stranger. Friends and family knew him as the "Faulkinizer," because he could fix anything and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a selfless man who welcomed everyone, making them feel like family.
An avid outdoorsman, James loved fishing and hunting. Above all, he cherished his role as a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, creating countless memories that will live on in the hearts of his family and extended family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived by his loving wife Lana (Horton) Faulk; children Donald Bradley (Angela) Faulk, and Laura Marie (Lawrence) Schaffer-Stahr; his grandchildren, Brandon (Kaileine) Schaffer, Sam Faulk, and Kalyn (Yosel) Cedeno; and one great-grandchild, Kayde Cedeno; siblings Freddy (Jo) Horton, Victor (Terry) Horton, Lynda Goike, Jerry (Bobby) Faulk, and Nancy Dale; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; cherished honorary daughters Danita, Diane, Rhonda and Tronda. He is predeceased by his parents and his brothers Terry J Horton, Don Goike, Sr. and Larry Faulk.
A special thanks to Heather Hartman, APN, Sarah, RN at MoCara Hospice and all the staff at Mercy Health Cancer Center for their caring support.
Please join the family in Honoring the life of James on Saturday, October 4th, 1 - 5 p.m. at Lt. Robert C. A. Carlson Post #1207 American Legion, 1011 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111.
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