Richard "Dick" Litchfield

Richard "Dick" L. Litchfield, 75, of Marengo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2022.

He was born December 7, 1947 in Evanston to Rex and Margaret Litchfield. Dick graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in 1966. On June 1, 1974 he married Joyce Boxleitner.

Dick was a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years at Plote Construction in Elgin. He was a lifetime member of Local 150 Operating Engineers. When he was not working, Dick could be found tinkering in his barn, fixing lawnmowers, cars, and tractors. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed fast cars.

Dick will be greatly missed by his wife, Joyce; his children, Ryan (Jayme), Stacy (Charone Fuller), Dana (Marcy Kritikos) Litchfield; his grandchildren, Drew and Payge Litchfield; his sisters, Debora (Alan) Choutka and Linda (Jon) Fenlaciki; his sister-in-law, Loree Litchfield; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Rex; and two sisters in infancy.

There will be a gathering from 4 to 7pm on Monday, December 19 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or charity of choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Marengo-UnionFuneralHome.com for Dick's family.