All Obituaries

Irene J. Jacobs, 95, a resident at New Perspective Senior Living, Silvis, formerly of Geneseo, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 20, 2019, while at her home at New Perspective. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Home & Crematory, Geneseo Chapel. Reverend Jeff French will officiate. Burial will follow at North Cemetery, Geneseo.  Military Honors will be accorded....

Bruce A. Crosby, 65, of rural Annawan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Hammond Henry Hospital – Emergency Department, Geneseo.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Mineral United Methodist Church.  Reverend Terry Lancaster will officiate.  Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Sheffield, IL.  Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory...

Roy A. “Digger” Parker, 81, of Geneseo, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Deacon Harley Chaffee will officiate.  Burial will follow at North Cemetery.  Military honors accorded by Geneseo VFW, Don Cherry.  Visitation will be held from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the funeral home.  Memorials may be...

Hussain Marrar, 45, of Geneseo, passed away June 28, 2019. Born August 26, 1973, in Kuwait, he was the son of Mousa and Aysheh Marrar. Hussain moved to the U.S.A from Kuwait in 1987. From the start, he watched over and guided his younger brothers and sisters in a new and unfamiliar place, because he understood his role as the big brother. Hussain graduated from Geneseo High School and completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Illinois State University.   Hussain is...

Mark D. Wisely, 58, of Atkinson, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home.  Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Geneseo.  Reverend Stephen Mueller will officiate.  Burial will follow at Atkinson Township Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel, and also, visitation...

Marina Koustas, 55, of Geneseo, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at her home.  Per her request cremation rites have been accorded.  No services will be held. Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel will be assisting with arrangements.   Marina was born on August 21, 1963, the daughter of Angelos and Panageota “Betty” (Peponis) Koustas, in Geneseo, IL.  She attended Geneseo High School.  Marina was employed by Walmart as a...

Evangeline Grace Bourell, born July 9, 2019, beloved daughter of Michael and Heather (Kramer) Bourell, of Geneseo, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, surrounded by her parents, at Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus, Silvis.  Although her time was brief, she will be remembered in her family’s hearts forever.  A private graveside service will occur on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Ebenezer Cemetery, Geneseo.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory will be...

Verda L. Burbridge, 74, of Yates City, IL, formerly of Milan and Geneseo, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to the Verda Burbridge Memorial Fund.   Verda...

Marinell “Nellie” Pritchard, 81, of Atkinson, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo.  A family-directed celebration of life and gathering of family and friends will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Atkinson Congregational Church.  A private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Atkinson Chapel will be assisting with arrangements.   Nellie was born May 2,...

Don E. Mohr, 86, of Atkinson, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at his residence.  Per his request, cremation rites have been accorded.  No services will be held.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Atkinson Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.   Don was born on March 29, 1933, the son of Edmond and Bessie (Kottal) Mohr, in Great Bend, Kansas.  He attended school in LaCrosse, KS.  Don proudly served in the United States Army during the...