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1922

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2019

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Velma Thyberg-Davis Obituary

Velma Thyberg-Davis

Born: August 17, 1922; in Marengo, IL

Died: March 12, 2019; in Sycamore, IL

Velma (Gile) Thyberg-Davis, 96, of Sycamore died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

She was born August 17, 1922 in Marengo, IL. to George and Jessie Gile. Velma retired from General Electric after 33 years of service.

Velma was a member of the Hillcrest Covenant Church in DeKalb, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Gen-E-Dek. She was an avid golfer, loved to bowl, and dearly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her three children, Larry Thyberg of AZ., Dona O'Donnell (Cletus) of WI. and Diane Hightower (Kenneth) of MI.; five grandchildren, Rodney Thyberg, Regena Thyberg, Thomas O'Donnell (Lara), Daniel O'Donnell (Julia) and Adam Hightower; six great grandchildren; one sister, Viola Busby; four step children, Carole Bellamy, Randall Davis (Nellie), Darrel Davis and Gayle Volpp (Alan); thirteen step grandchildren; twenty seven step great grandchildren; and six step great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel (Ozzie) Davis in 2011, her first husband, Donald Thyberg in 1985; two grandsons, Benjamin Hightower in 1988 and Randy Thyberg in 2003; brothers, Raymond and Melvin Gile; half brother, Richard Hart and step daughter, Sandra Yunek.

Her visitation will be on Saturday, March 16th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore. Her funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM with Rev. Jen Zerby officiating. A private burial will take place at the Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Northwestern Medicine Hospice of DeKalb in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.

Published by Daily Chronicle from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2019.
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So sorry for your loss.
One beautiful young lady.
Al & Norma(Thyberg) Eveland

March 16, 2019

DeDe & familyso sorry about your Moms passing. She was a great lady & was lucky to have such a long life. Treasure all the memories. Love,hugs & sympathy, Sandi & Bob Schmidt

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March 15, 2019

So sorry for your lost, prayers God Bless

Cathy Robertson

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March 14, 2019

Losing a loved one is never easy but our loving God promise to give the strength and courage you will need to endure and to cope with the pain of your loss. (Isaiah 40:29)

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March 14, 2019

With Most Sincere Sympathy At The Passing Of Your Loved One.

Kenneth Kamm

March 14, 2019

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