Joseph E. Gilbraith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joseph E. Gilbraith of Atkinson, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 21, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph E. Gilbraith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyle Gilbraith and Martha Gilbraith (Seabert); and his siblings, Mildred, Marie, Kathryn and Leslie.
He is survived by: his wife Norma J. VanOpdorp; his children, Rick Gilbraith, Scott Gilbraith (Jonni), Brenda Gilbraith (Dave Marcussen), Debbie Claeys, Kathy Buysse and Cindy McNeil (Marty); and his great grandchildren, Amber, Brian, Logan, Lucas Prange, Abby, Kyle, Sara Everett, Dana, Chris, Caleb Samsel, Taylor Gilbraith, Shaun Gilbraith, Bill, Will Ulrich, Mandi, Joshua, Forrest, Charlotte, Jonathan Sawlaw, Kati, Ryan, Lucy Roths, Kara, Patrick, Maddox, Wyatt Gunn, Joseph Claeys, Kylie, Adam Smith, Kade Buysse, Corey, Kaytie, Holland, Foster McNeil, Cameron, Jill and Vivian McNeil.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Joe Gilbraith Memorial Fund to be distributed amongst local charities.
