All Obituaries

Bob Reade of Geneseo, Illinois, a child of God, loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Uncle; good friend, and “Coach” to many young men, was born into eternal life Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital in Geneseo, Illinois.   There will be a private visitation for family only on Thursday, July 9, 2020, and a public visitation on Friday afternoon, July 10, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo. Due to COVID restrictions, only 50 people may be...

Myrna Rae Johnson, 78, of Geneseo, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Oakwood Cemetery.  The family will host a celebration of life at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, University of Iowa Cancer Clinic, or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.      Myrna was born on October 5, 1941, the...

Cindy Jo Newton, 53, of Geneseo, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She fought a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, which she faced with courage, grace, faith, and love for her family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at St. Malachy Catholic Church. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:50 a.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Geneseo Chapel prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at...

Colin Matthew Correll, 17, of Geneseo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his home.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, Geneseo.  Reverend Dr. Chris Ritter will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.  The funeral service will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/GeneseoFUMC/.  The church is allowing up to 100 people per their COVID policy.  Call the...

Henrietta L. “ Hank” DeDecker, 87, of Atkinson, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital - Long Term Care Living Center, surrounded by her loving family.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Atkinson, IL.  Reverend S. Stephen Engelbrecht will celebrate.  Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1,...

Virginia E. Humbert, 98, of Geneseo, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at St. Malachy Catholic Church.  Reverend Michael Pakula will officiate.  A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel, prior to the mass.  Burial will follow at North Cemetery.  A visitation will be held...

Mary Lou DeBates, 91, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living, Silvis.  In keeping with Mary Lou’s wishes, there will be no formal services.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.   Mary Lou was born February 19, 1929, the daughter of John and Mary (Rockwell) DeBates, in...

Donald “Don” E. Shaw, 88, of Geneseo, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at Overlook Village, Moline, IL.  A private graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo.  Military honors will be accorded by the Geneseo VFW.  In lieu of flowers and statuary memorials, the family would like to encourage everyone to consider the gift of life and register to become an organ donor.  Memorials may also be made to the Colona...

Misty M. DePauw, 53, of Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2020, after a brave battle with cancer with her family by her side in Moline, IL.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Mineral Cemetery, Mineral, IL.  Reverend Terry Lancaster will officiate.  A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Atkinson Chapel.  Effective June 26, 2020, regulations...

This private funeral service will be live-streamed.  You will be able to watch the service at 10:30 Tuesday, July 7, 2020, on https://www.vandemorefuneralhome.com/live-stream.   Donald H. “Don” Anderson, 84, of Geneseo, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence.  A private funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Geneseo Chapel.  Reverend Matt Kamprath will...