Daniel E. Garland, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Daniel was born January 10, 1952, in Morrison, to Amos and Hazel (Daniels) Garland. He attended both Rock Falls, IL, and Morrison schools. He worked for Hunter’s Body Shop for many years, and he was also self-employed. Dan’s passion was stock car racing. He was a 2nd generation racer and also followed his son, Mike, for 35 years.
Survivors include his son, Mike Garland of Morrison; one grandson, Chace Garland; half-sister, Ilene Larson of Freeport, IL; half-brother, Harold Garland of Olympia, WA; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jacqueline Schmelzer and Teresa Jones; brother, Larry Garland.
There will be no Visitation or Funeral service.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established.