Daniel Landreth, 67, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 4, 1954 in Joliet, IL, the son of Merle and Mary Ellen (Yohnka) Landreth. Daniel proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1972-1975, where he was a part of the Marine Corp Band.
He drove coach buses for over 20 years, and enjoyed guiding and connecting with his passengers whether on a short ride to the casino or a cross country chartered tour. Music also played a big role in Danny’s life. He played piano growing up, and learned to love jazz through the clarinet and the alto saxophone in his junior and high school band, and later in the USMC Band.
Above all, Danny was a family man and always put his family first. Even in his childhood, he cherished his family. As a father, he devoted time to each of his children as they needed throughout their lives. He taught his children how to move through and understand the world with care, directness, and loads of humor.
Daniel is loved and missed by his children, Kevin (Friederike) Landreth of Portland, OR; Nicole Landreth of Rockford, Pauliana Landreth of Rockford and Michael Landreth of Chicago; grandchildren, Wesley and Mackenzie; siblings, Beverly, Brenda, Dale and Donald; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the mother of his children, Sylvia Landreth. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his niece, Angelina.
The family would like to extend tremendous gratitude to Northern Illinois Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.
A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. He will be buried with military honors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Landreth family.
