Doris Harper, 84, of Geneseo, IL. died November 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Due to the pandemic and Illinois COVID 19 policies, only 10 people are allowed in the funeral home at a time; therefore, a  private family service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Geneseo Chapel.  Pastor Roger Perry will officiate.  Burial will follow at Galva Cemetery, Galva, IL. The funeral service will be...

Kenneth Ray Capps, 81, of Geneseo, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital – Emergency Department, Geneseo.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private memorial service will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel will be assisting the family with arrangements.  Memorials and gifts may be made to the family for distribution.   Kenny...

Myrtle Annetta Geuns, 98, of Geneseo, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Allure of Geneseo.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00  pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo.  Reverend Terry Lancaster will officiate.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memorials may be directed to the Myrtle Geuns Memorial Fund.   Myrtle was born April 5, 1922, in rural...

The garage door is down; the lights are dimmed. The lady on the hill, Evelyn Leonhart, left this world on November 24, 2020, weeks before her 102nd birthday.  She leaves many friends who would see the garage door up and stop to visit with her, help her, drive her, run errands, or bring pie, all making her life easier and full of surprises. She was always available to listen with a kind heart and without judgement. Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Marilyn (Harold) Silvester of...

Susan Jane Joy, 71, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL, from complications related to dementia.  She was born in Monmouth, IL, on March 12, 1949, and grew up in Oquawka, IL, the oldest of four children of Doss and Phoebe (McCabe) Hinshaw.  She married Richard Joy, the love of her life, on November 4, 1967.  During their 53 years together, they raised two fine sons, Dustin, and Jeremy, and were beloved by their six grandchildren, Morgan, Chloe,...

Robert “Ed” Deener, 74, of Geneseo, Ill. died November 23, 2020, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa with his loving wife of 50 years by his side. Due to the pandemic and Illinois COVID 19 policies, only 10 people are allowed in the funeral home at a time; therefore, a  private memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Geneseo Chapel.  Reverend Dr. Chris Ritter will...

Sharon F. Christian, 82, of Geneseo, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital, Geneseo, IL.  No services are being held.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel, is assisting the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sharon Christian Memorial Fund.   Sharon was born September 2, 1938, the daughter of Clyde and Evelyn (Bush) Maring, in Fulton, IL.  She graduated from Rock Island...

Leonard Leroy Loftus, 83, of Geneseo, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital – Quad Cities, Davenport, IA.  After a battle with pneumonia, he passed away peacefully with family by his side.  A private Christian Mass of Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Geneseo.  A private burial will follow at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, IL.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Moline...

Norlaine E. Verschoore, 88, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo. Minister Ollie Adams will officiate.  A celebration of life for Norlaine will be held in the future. Memorials may be made to the Norlaine E. Verschoore Memorial Fund. Vandemore Funeral Homes and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.   Norlaine...

Barbara Jean Young, 90, of Geneseo, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Heartland Health Care – Moline, IL.  A private funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Reverend Mark Graham will officiate.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery and will be open to the public should you wish to join the family at the gravesite.  Visitation will be held from 1-3...