Derek VanUnnik Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Derek VanUnnik of Galesburg, Illinois, born in Mendota, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 68, on September 24, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Derek VanUnnik to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Camiel VanUnnik and Ruth VanUnnik (Burkhardt); and his siblings, Jeanne Karl, Dennis, Gary and Victor VanUnnik.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Waits; his children, Derek D. VanUnnik (Christa), Joseph VanUnnik (Annie) and Miranda N. Hedden (Shawn); his sisters, Janice Spivey and Denise Wiscons; and his grandchildren, Kennedy VanUnnik, Naomi VanUnnik, Cole Hedden, Grant Hedden, Mason Dollar and Avery VanUnnik.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to.