Danny Joe Dougherty, 55, of Phoenix, AZ, died February 1, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born to the late Clarence & Glenna (Elliott) Dougherty, April 19, 1958, in Rochelle, Illinois. Dan graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1976. Dan attended Illinois State University, before completing his BS in Computer Information Systems at DeVry University in Phoenix. He worked for Price Brothers in Rochelle prior to moving to Arizona working for Karsten Manufacturing for over 20 years.
Dan participated in many sports whether it was Little League, a friendly neighborhood game or playing for the Rochelle Hubs. He loved Arizona, where he enjoyed the warm sunshine, golfing with his friends & Cubs spring training games. He also looked forward to his fishing trips to Canada.
Dan is survived by his son, Keenan, three brothers, Jim (Natalie) Dougherty of DeWitt, IA, Ken (Connie) Dougherty of Rochelle, IL and Tim (Kim) Dougherty of Rochelle, IL. He is also survived by nieces & nephews, Melissa (Joey) Tourdot of Rochelle, IL, Kristin (Caleb) Petersen of St. Louis, MO, Courtney (Dave) Jones of Stillman Valley, IL Kenny (Marilu) Dougherty of Rochelle, IL, Justin (Meredith) Dougherty of Flora, IL, Jacob Dougherty of Waceca, MN, Katherine (Ryan) Carlson of Loves Park, IL , Ben Dougherty of Rochelle, IL and Curtis Helgren of Rochelle, IL., aunts, uncles, cousins & a multitude of friends. He will be missed by all who knew & loved him.
Funeral services will be 10 am on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road in Rochelle. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 pm on Friday, February 7th at Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th Street, Rochelle. Burial will take place at Lawnridge cemetery in Rochelle, IL.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Rochelle Township High School Education Foundation, PO Box 479, Rochelle, IL 61068