All Obituaries

Susan Smithson, 76, of Geneseo, IL, passed away at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline, IL, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  A private family graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo.  Reverend Stephen Mueller will officiate.  Vandemore Funeral Home – Geneseo Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Susan was born on April 13, 1949, in Rock Island, Illinois, the ...

JoAnn “Jody” Swain passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.  Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Vandemore Funeral Home – Geneseo Chapel.  Per the family's wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Henry County Humane Society – Geneseo, 14606 Roos Hill Road, Geneseo, ...

Donna Jean Hermie, 86, of Annawan, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by the quiet comfort of the life she had so lovingly built. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Atkinson, IL, with a graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Annawan. Reverend Terry Lancaster will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to ...

Floyd Wohrley, 97, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Hillcrest Home in Geneseo, IL. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Malachys Catholic Church in Geneseo, IL. Father Chris Haake will officiate. Burial will take place at Rosedale Cemetery in Cambridge, IL. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Kewanee Schools Foundation 1001 N. Main St. Kewanee, IL. 61443. Floyd was ...

Betty Lou Kinzer, 90, of Geneseo, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Woodridge Assisted Living in Geneseo, IL. A funeral service will be held on February 21, 2026, at Vandemore Funeral Home – Geneseo, IL. Pastor Barry Wynveen will officiate. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Geneseo Humane Society or First Presbyterian Church. Betty was born on ...

Norma Jean Swanson, 91, of Geneseo IL, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Woodridge of Geneseo, IL. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Vandemore Funeral Home – Geneseo Chapel. Pastor Terry Lancaster will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Norma Swanson Memorial Fund. Norma was born on August 5, 1934, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Buysse) Wirth in Geneseo, IL. She married Darrell Swanson on November 13, ...

Sarah Ann Stees, 93, of Geneseo, passed away on February 14, 2026, at Allure of Geneseo. Per her request, services will be private for the family only. Vandemore Funeral Home – Geneseo Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Geneseo Historical Museum, 205 S. State Street, Geneseo, IL, 61254, and Grace United Methodist Church, 318 N. Center Street, Geneseo, IL, 61254, or by planting a tree in Sarah's memory. Sarah was born ...

After the long goodbye…Eyvonne E. Nelson, 86, of Geneseo, formerly of Atkinson, was granted her heavenly wings on February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  Cremation Rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Vandemore Funeral Home – Geneseo Chapel will be assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Atkinson Fire and Rescue and Rebuilding Together. Eyvonne was born May ...

Ricky James Miller passed away on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Vandemore Funeral Home & Crematory-Geneseo Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. No services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.  He was born May 6, 1954, in Geneseo to Lyle and Joyce. He was the youngest of their three children. Growing up in a farm family shaped him in ways that stayed for life: a strong back, a steady work ethic, and a deep appreciation for ...

Robert Lee “Big Bob” Thoene, 83, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Hillcrest Home in Geneseo, IL. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo. The memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. before the service. He will be laid to rest at Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, Geneseo Ambulance, and the ...