Mary "Marty" Veneman's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2025 in Galena, Illinois

Mary "Marty" Veneman

October 17, 2025

Galena, Illinois

Mary "Marty" Veneman's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2025 in Galena, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Furlong Funeral Chapel

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Mary "Marty" Veneman

October 17, 2025

Galena, Illinois

Mary Veneman Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Veneman of Galena, Illinois, who passed away, on October 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Veneman to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonia Olivares and Manuel Olivares; her former husband Richard Veneman; her son David Veneman; and her sisters, Alice Browne and Bea Wolfe.

She is survived by: her husband James "Jim" Piquette; her daughter Diane Bowling; her siblings, Jim Olivares (Joyce), Rose Bhatt (Rajani), Eli Olivares (Jenny), Helen Hastings (Ron) and Emmanuel Olivares; her grandchildren, Brandon Veneman, Jessica Splinter (Thomas), Rebecca Sullivan (Anthony), Bethany Bowling, Ashley Bowling and Kristen Bowling; her great grandchildren, Cara Bowling, Addison, Jace Splinter, Carter and Westin Sullivan; Marty. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Memorials may be given to Habitat for Humanity and the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Furlong Funeral Chapel



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