Stella Gilbreth Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Stella Gilbreth of Galva, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on February 5, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Sherman and Anna Rebecca "Becky" Raley (Spalding); her former husband Joe Burwell; her son Robert Joe Burwell; and her siblings, Joe, James "Sherm", Shirley Norberg, Becky Holmes, Kathy Thompson and Cora Burwell.
She is survived by: her husband Wendell Gilbreth; her grandson Chad Gilbreth (Brandy) of Peru; her children, Stella, Sunny, Goldie, Andrew Burwell of Chicago and Kim Burwell of Springfield, IL; her grandsons, Jacob Burwell and Juan Burwell; her great grandchild Devyn; her siblings, Tom Raley (Sandy) of Cedar Rapids, IA and Sharon Milliken (Donnie) of Galva; her nieces, Linda Hilerio (Joe) of Orlando and Connie Risk of Rockford; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Ashley Doyle and Kylie Risk.
A rosary was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 at 4:30 PM at the Rux Funeral Homes (313 Market St, Galva, IL 61434). Visitation was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, February 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. John Catholic Church (212 NE 1st St, Galva, IL 61434).
Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established.
