Scott Michael Treece

Scott Michael Treece, age 55 of Wolf Lake, died on June 17, 2026 at his home. He was born July 4, 1970 in Hayti, Missouri, the son of Dewey Michael and Barbara Sue (Simpson) Treece. He married the love of his life Jodi Rosenthal on June 3, 1995 at Galilee Baptist Church in Wolf Lake, Illinois. This year they celebrated their 31st anniversary.

Scott was a graduate of Cape Central High School Class of 1988. Scott was a member of Galilee Baptist Church until its closing and then became a member of Beech Grove Church. Scott worked for Chamness Care, Inc. for 13 years where they treated him like family. In 2021 he helped get MAP CDS ready to open. He had a special bond with each of his clients, he also made a lifetime friendship with Beverly, Tasha and his coworkers. They all held a special place in his heart. Scott served on the Ware-Wolf Lake Fire Department for 19 years, where he served as Captain.

Scott loved life to the fullest. He loved his family with everything he had. He would drop anything at the drop of a hat to be there for them. Scott took the title Poppy wholeheartedly, his grandbabies were his pride and joys. He loved them and they loved every ounce of him back.

Scott will greatly be missed by his surviving wife Jodi; his children who were his world: Austin (Maggie) Treece, Kayla (Michael) Calhoun, and Braeden (Carlie) Treece all of Wolf Lake; grandchildren who were his pride and joys and that love their Poppy: Waylon Lake Treece, Braxten Michael Calhoun, Wrenley Jean Treece, Landreigh Marie Calhoun, Kaisen Robert Calhoun, Sutton June Treece, Huxley Rae Calhoun, and Lennon Ann Calhoun; a very special niece, Ava Rosenthal (Owen Tate); mother-in-law and father-in-law Pam and Ron Rosenthal; brother-in-law, Tim Rosenthal; uncle Vaughn (Morgan) Treece of Caruthersville MO; aunt, Paula (Rob) Thomson of Ft Lauderdale FL; bonus aunt, Sondra (Karry) Pender; bonus uncle, David (Mindy) Livesay; step-brother, Derek (Veronica) Ogborn; a forever childhood best friend, Paxton Ayers; a special friend and coworker, Jeremiah Nichols, and all his brothers at the Ware-Wolf Lake Fire Department; numerous other family and friends.

Scott was preceded in death by his father and mother; grandmother, Joye Treece; grandfather, Dewey Treece; grandfather, Rusty Simpson; cousin, GiGi Thomson and the original ICare Crew; Mickey, Terry J, Willy and Shawn.

Scott’s family would like to thank everyone who followed Scott’s Journey and those who walked the journey along with them.

Visitation for Scott Treece will be from 10:00-12:00(Noon) Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Wolf Lake Community Church (273 West St, Wolf Lake, IL 62998), services to follow with Jack Thornton and Kenny Verble officiating. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Family of Scott Treece. Envelopes will be available at the church or the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.