Darrell F.

Beach

Darrell Francis Beach aged 94, of Rochelle Illinois passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026 at Manor Court Nursing Care Facility in Rochelle. Darrell was born on September 14, 1932 near the town of Chana in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, Illinois. He is the son of Ray and Edna (Strang) Beach. He attended grade school in Flagg Center, Illinois and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1950.

He married his high school sweetheart, Anna Mae Michaelis, on June 9, 1951. They were married for 75 yrs. He joined the US Air Force shortly after marriage and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his service, he worked at various jobs including construction, TV repairman, and factory work. He retired from Barber Coleman Co. in Rockford after 30 years service at age 62. Darrell was an intelligent, resourceful, and caring person. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Darrell loved to go fishing, tinker in his garage, take car rides to flea markets and casinos with Anna, and work on his antique Model A Ford car. There weren't many things that Darrell could not fix.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Edna (Strang) Beach; his daughter, Barbara Ann Beach; his siblings: Raynold (Patricia) Beach and Darlene Sanders; his daughter-in-law, Jackie Beach; and his sister-in-law, Joan Beach. 

He is survived by his wife, Anna (Michaelis) Beach; his three children: Michael Beach, Mark (LaRae) Beach, and Julie Beach; his four siblings: Wayne Beach, Bradley (Beverly) Beach, Thomas (Barb) Beach, and Judy (Don) Hayes; his brother-in-law, Verlis Sanders; his five grandchildren: Matthew (Emily) Beach, Jason Beach, Mitchell (Tiffany) Francis, Andrew Francis, and Emily (Logan) Bolen; and his five great grandchildren: Jackson, Eleanor, Henry, Remington, and Dawson. A special thank you to the staff of Manor Court of Rochelle and Serenity Home and Hospice for the great care that was provided for Darrell. 

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Edna (Strang) Beach; his daughter, Barbara Ann Beach; his siblings: Raynold (Patricia) Beach and Darlene Sanders; and his daughter-in-law, Jackie Beach.

The memorial visitation will be from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M., Monday, November 16th, 2026 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. Burial will follow immediately after at Flagg Center Cemetery outside of Rochelle. Memorials may be made to Lifescape Community Services / Meals on Wheels Program, donate online to lifescape.org or call 815-963-1609 to make a donation. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.