Kathleen DeCrane Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathleen DeCrane (Galva, Illinois), who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 96. 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, Cecil Kitterman and Mildred Kitterman (Anderson); her husband John P. DeCrane; her children, John Ray DeCrane, Dean DeCrane and Betty; her grandson Brian DeCrane; and her siblings, Betty, Nola, Darlene, Ken and Dean.

She is survived by: her children, Chuck DeCrane (Kathy) of Galva, Sally DeCrane (Mike) of Kewanee and Tom "Toby" DeCrane (Eileen) of Plano, IL; her grandchildren, Casey, Brenda, Micheal, Tabitha, Jessica and Nicky; her daughter-in-law Shelly DeCrane of Galva; and her sisters-in-law, Martha Kitterman of Wyoming, IL, Judy Kitterman of Galva and Bonnie Clark of Galva. She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren.

Memorials in her honor may be made to the Galva Puppy Fund c/o Stevens Veterinary Clinic in Galva.