Shirley Louise "Tomsic" Burnett's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2024 in Geneseo, Illinois

Shirley Louise "Tomsic" Burnett

August 8, 1935 - October 31, 2024 (89 years old)

Geneseo, Illinois

Shirley Louise "Tomsic" Burnett's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2024 in Geneseo, Illinois

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Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory

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Shirley Louise "Tomsic" Burnett

August 8, 1935 - October 31, 2024 (89 years old)

Geneseo, Illinois

Shirley Louise Burnett Obituary

The world bids farewell to Shirley Louise Burnett of Geneseo, Illinois, born in Kewanee, Illinois, departing on October 31, 2024 at the age of 89. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Tomsic and Myrtle Tomsic (Cole); her husband Duane Burnett; her brother Donald "Sonny" Tomsic; and her grandson Jacob Cahoon.

She is survived by: her children, Laurie Cahoon (Michael) of Salado, TX, Rebecca Schmoll (Timothy) of Cambridge, IL and Catherine Burnett of Geneseo, IL; her brother John Tomsic (Patricia) of Kewanee, IL; her sister-in-law Betty Tomsic of Wethersfield, IL; her grandchildren, Jarret Schmoll (Ashton), Lacey Billiet, Haley Conway (Kyle) and Nathan Cahoon; and her great grandchildren, Liam Schmoll, Evelyn Schmoll, Teigan Billiet, Emery Conway and Saige Conway.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Rutabaga Arts, in honor of Shirley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory



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First Methodist Church
302 N State St, Geneseo, IL 61254

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First Methodist Church
302 N State St, Geneseo, IL 61254

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