Lucas R. Light Obituary (1999 - 2015)

Lucas R. Light, 16, Pecatonica, Illinois, died at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Agrace Hospice after a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Born March 9, 1999 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Heather (Bob) Squires and Kenneth (Jenna) Light. He attended Pecatonica schools. He watched all kinds of sports and was an avid fan of all Chicago sports. He enjoyed going on walks and playing video games with his brothers and family. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to American Family Children’s Hospital, especially to Lynne, Sara and Emilie and the medical staff at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He extends a special “shout out” to his cousin Madison for helping him smile and being his little angel. Survivors include his mother, Heather (Bob) Squires; brothers, Keaton Light, Jared Squires and Andrew Squires, all of Pecatonica, Illinois; father, Kenneth (Jenna) Light, Orangeville, Illinois and many grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in New Life Bible Church, corner of US 20 and Hoisington Rd, Winnebago, Illinois with Pastor Gary Turner officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held at Pecatonica Middle School, 1200 Main Street, Pecatonica, Illinois from 4:00 -8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12. McCorkle Funeral Home-Pecatonica Chapel, 203 W Fifth Street, Pecatonica, Illinois assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lucas R. Light Memorial Fund at German American State Bank, PO Box 360, Pecatonica, IL 61063