Deborah Hamerlinck Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Deborah Hamerlinck of Geneseo, Illinois. Deborah, born on April 1, 1950, passed away on September 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Hamerlinck to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Deborah for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Deborah’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Bradley "Brad" Collins and Hazel Christine "Chris" Collins (Flynn). She is survived by: her husband Gary Hamerlinck; her children, Jenny Bartosch (Mike) of Geneseo, IL, Kelly Svendsen (Chad) of Ottumwa, IA, Emily Snell (Randy) of Rapids City, IL and Jake Hamerlinck (Lisa) of Prophetstown, IL; and her sisters, Val Forsberg (Doug) and Kim McDaniel. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Vandemore Funeral Home - Geneseo (580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellsprings of Freedom International, 3800 18th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or online at wellspringsoffreedom.com/donate.
