Norma Gilbraith Obituary
The passing of Norma Gilbraith of Atkinson, Illinois occurred on September 19, 2026. Norma, born on February 13, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond "Shark" VanOpdorp and Margaret VanOpdorp (Vyneman); her husband Joseph "Joe" Gilbraith; and her brother Steve Vanopdorp. She is survived by: her children, Rick Gilbraith, Scott Gilbraith (Jonni), Brenda Gilbraith (Dave Marcussen), Debbie Claeys and Kathy Buysse; her sister Cindy McNeil (Marty); her great grandchildren, Brian, Amber, Logan and Lucas Prange; her grandchildren, 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, Mollie Smith, Kade Buysse (Leah Evans), Corey, Kaytie, Holland, Foster McNeil, Cameron, Jill, Vivian and Ethan McNeil; and her sister-in-law Carol Sue VanOpdorp. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Atkinson Women's Club and the St. Anthony's Altar and Rosary Society.
