The Iroquois County law enforcement family is remembering Richard ‘Dick’ Corke. The Watseka resident lost his battle with cancer (Saturday). He was 67.

Dick Corke spent his adult life with the Watseka Police Department. He joined the department after a stint in the military, then climbed the ranks serving as Police Chief before his retirement. He also served as Cissna Park Police Chief following his retirement in Watseka.

Corke was also a Watseka alderman after his police days.
Friends and family remember him as a caring, community-minded individual; always looking out for the underdog. Past and present members of the Watseka department say he always backed his officers. He spoke his mind and stood his ground.

Dick Corke is survived by his wife, Cindy. Arrangements are pending with the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.

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