Sara Dillender Obituary

We bid farewell to Sara Dillender of Kewanee, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 15, 2026 at the age of 79. Sara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Benjamin Andrews and Ione Andrews (Stephens); her brother Steve Andrews; her grandson Alec Dillender; and her brother-in-law Thomas Wyffels.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Mora (Israel), Larry Dillender, Jr. (Angie) and April McNaught; her grandchildren, Izzy (Ricky), Sara, Travis (Abby), Treavor, Maddie, Lexi and Austin; her great grandchild Novah; and her siblings, Pam Ristau (Pat) of Geneseo, Ronald Andrews (Gail) of Geneseo and Glenna Wyffels of Geneseo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Golnick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services (219 E 2nd St, Kewanee, IL 61443). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home (219 E 2nd St, Kewanee, IL 61443).

Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established.