WADE LOWE
Born: September 16, 1955
Died: February 6, 2026
Wade Lowe, 70, of Sycamore, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.
He was born September 16, 1955, at Jellico, Tennessee Hospital one of three triplets to Jake and Faye (Kennedy) Lowe.
Wade was employed at A.O. Smith in DeKalb for 27 years and then 17 years at Lowe Heating and Cooling prior to retirement in 2019. He enjoyed fishing, antique cars and attending swap meets. Wade and JoAnn were snowbirds in Winter Haven, Florida. He was exceptionally witty, fun, loved talking to people and had a contagious smile. He lived life to the fullest. Wade was a past member of Victory Baptist Church and Cross Roads Church in DeKalb.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn; his children Jeremy (Marie) Lowe of Lee and Sheila (Dean) King of Sycamore; his grandchildren Charles Gasso, Jesika Lowe, Jeffery Gasso, Leea Lowe, Gwenda King and Eldon King; his mother Faye of Winter Haven; his brothers Wayne - a triplet (Sheila) Lowe of Winter Haven, FL., Danny (Roxanne) Lowe of Lake Alfred, FL., and Dion Lowe of Lafollette, TN.; also many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; his brother Donnie Lowe; his sisters Patsy Lowe Tirado and Wanda Harvel - a triplet
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 21, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb with Elder Dave Lauriat of Bethany Road Bible Church officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Lowe Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit
www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
Published by The Press from Feb. 14 to Feb. 25, 2026.