Aaron Michael Linke, 48, was born on April 5, 1974, in Clinton, IA, at Mercy Hospital. He died at OSF Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL, on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
He attended the Morrison public schools in Morrison, IL. He graduated from William Penn College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. In his youth, he participated in Wrestling, Football, and Baseball and enjoyed riding ATVs. Many fond memories of Aaron are his willingness to help and volunteer when the situation occurred. He diligently took loving care of his father, who is in failing health, with the aide of his companion Rachel Tucker.
Aaron is survived by his grandmother, Angelina Linke of New Jersey; mother, Mary Jane Linke of Illinois; father, Gus Linke of Illinois; children, Brhenan (Kendra Fisher) Linke of llinois and Alyssa Kirby of Iowa; brother, Gus (Michelle) Linke lV of Arkansas; sister, Megan (Scott Marwin) Linke of New York; nephews, Augustus (Grace) Linke V of Iowa, Colton Linke of Illinois, and Liam Linke-Marwin of New York.
A Private family Service will be held at a future date.
Aaron’s last loving deed was to donate his organs for the benefit of others.
Memorials may be sent to the Gift of Hope Foundation, 425 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143 or to www.giftofhope.org.