Dennis Lee Ralston, 65 of Machesney Park IL, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2021. He was born on September 28, 1955 to Ovid Lee Ralston and Ora Bernetha (Thomason) in Mount Vernon IL. Dennis was a graduate of Harlem High school. He married the love of his life, Gloria Jean Collins on May 19, 1973. Together they shared 2 children and 48 years in marriage. Dennis was a committed employee of Logli/Schnucks for over 45 years in the meat department. He retired in 2017. He was an avid fisherman and had a love for cooking. He enjoyed preparing meals for his family and sharing his culinary skills with those he loved. Dennis was a member of the UFCW club chapter 1546. He was a deeply devoted husband, dedicated father, and a loving grandfather. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife; Gloria Ralston, son; Kevin Lee Ralston, mother; Ora Bernetha Ralston, daughter in law; Nicole Epperson-Ralston, grandchildren; Allister Ralston, Amber Ralston, Chandlor Ralston, Skyler Ralston (mother Jennifer) brother; Brian (Amy) Ralston of Machesney Park, Sisters; Sandra (Doug) Fox of Fort Myers Beach FL, and Debra (Barry) Gregory of Loves Park, also survived by mother in law Barbara Whelchel of Loves Park, sisters in law; Jodi Collins, Lisa LaBore, and Charlotte Bishop, brothers in law John Collins. He is also survived by his nieces; Amanda Gregory, Janelle (Jeremy) Vowell, Brianna (Brandon) Tomlinson, and Christi Collins, nephews; Eric (Heidi) Gregory, Garett (Kiley) Ralston, Matthew Fox, and Shawn Vallance, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews, and friends and coworkers whom he loved dearly.
He is welcomed into heaven by his son; Kenneth Lee Ralston, father; Ovid Lee Ralston, stepfather in law; Clinton Whelchel, brothers in law; David Collins and Leonard Collins, as well as his nephew; Randy Worley.
A funeral service for Dennis is scheduled for Monday, August 16 at 10am at Sunset Funeral Home. Located at 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park IL 61115. A visitation will take place at 9am until the time of service. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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