Jerry N. Power

Rossville – Jerry Norton Power, 78, of Danville, passed away at 1:07 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home in Rossville. He was born on July 13, 1948, in Aurora, IL to Tona and Ethel (Norton) Power. He married Joann M. Jurgelones on July 18, 1969, in Oswego, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Dawn (Joe) Scumaci of Missouri, Amy (Don & Lori Minick) Power-Minick of Yorkville, IL, Terri (Sam) Bush of Rossville, and Amanda (Kelly) Shamblin of Big Rock, IL; nine grandchildren, Gianna (Mike), Joe Jr., Ava, Chad, Kayly, Jeffery (Jordyn), Maxwell, Dustin, and Tona; three great grandchildren, Amorial, Ka’Mazi, and Beckett; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, and three sisters.

Before starting his career, Jerry proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. He would go on to work for Caterpillar, primarily in the Heat Treat Division. Jerry was a Union advocate and had acted as the Head Union Steward for UAW. He retired from Caterpillar after 30 years of dedicated service but kept busy with his hobbies. He enjoyed hunting, playing golf, and spending an evening knocking down pins at the bowling alley. Jerry also continued to care for others in his community through his role as a volunteer fire fighter and EMT.

A memorial service and burial to celebrate the life of Jerry Power will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834.

Please join Jerry’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.