Orville Mahnesmith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 4, 2022, at the age of 84, Orville Mahnesmith of Kewanee, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Mahnesmith and Sophia Mahnesmith (Verstrate); his wife Joyce Krause; and his brothers, John and Floyd.
He is survived by: his children, Steve Mahnesmith (Yvonne) of New Mexico, Leisa Damron (Patrick) of Kewanee, Lynda VanAntwerp (Timothy) of Kewanee and Joseph Mahnesmith of Kewanee; his grandchildren, Jacob Hines, Brittany Mahnesmith, Ryan Rumbold (Cortni), Rachel Shrum, Madelyn Damron, Gracey Damron, Allyson Schiltz (Jake), Ian VanAntwerp (Nicole), Joycelyn VanAntwerp and Trisha Walker (Eric); his siblings, Roy Mahnesmith (Nancy), Fred Mahnesmith, Betty Horton and Garnie Workheiser; and his sister-in-law Betty Mahnesmith. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may directed to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
