Gene Hofbauer, 87, of Rankin, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Heritage Health in Hoopeston. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, with additional visitation one hour prior. A graveside service with military rites will follow at Rankin Union Cemetery. Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin is assisting the family with arrangements.