Stephan Anthony “Tony” Zarate, 69, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 2:44 A.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. He was born on May 27, 1957, in Danville, IL, the son of Esteban and Shirley (Irwin) Zarate. They preceded him in death.

He is survived by his two sons, Kyle Zarate of Elkton, KY and Seth (Traci) Zarate of Rossville, IL; one sister, Amy Zarate Henderson; one brother, Mick (Cynthia) Zarate; two grandchildren, Mackenzie (Wes) Ravens and Reed Zarate; one great-granddaughter, Gentry Ravens; three nieces and nephews, Cara (Max) Cuevas, Michael (Alana) Henderson, and Jessica (Zack) Billions; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Tony worked at Vermilion Iron for several years before spending more than twenty-five years at AutoZone in Danville, where he worked until his retirement. He gave his time to his community serving as a former Rossville-Alvin school board member and Little League baseball coach in Hoopeston and Rossville, coaching both of his son’s teams over the years. Tony enjoyed watching the Indy 500, making his annual trip to the Kentucky Bluegrass Festival, and catching up with friends on Taco Tuesday at the Pour House in Rossville. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Indianapolis Colts and was a diehard Richard Petty fan. Tony especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and no services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Tony to the Rossville Ambulance.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Tony’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.