Born: October 26, 1930 - Deceased: February 6, 2024
Rebecca Anna Gherardini, nee Veltman, 93, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, October 26, 1930, in Centralia, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL.
Dwight and Rebecca co-owned and operated Gherardini’s Tavern in Wamac for 45 years and retired in 1995. After which they traveled around the country and enjoyed retirement life.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Dwight Gherardini
- Son, Douglas Dwain Gherardini
- Parents, Harry and Clara, nee Dillinger, Veltman
- Brother-in-law, Louie Byars
Surviving are her:
- Sons:
- Dwight “Steve” (Elizabeth) Gherardini of Collinsville, IL
- Anthony “Tony” Gherardini of Centralia, IL
- Sister, Jacquelin Byars of Centralia, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Stephenie
- Jill
- Joel
- Pana
- Rebecca Ann
- Drew
- Great grandchildren:
- Jaquelin
- Daniel
- Leilani
- Kiana
- Jackson
- Jamison
- Josilyn
- Great great-grandchildren:
- Haydyn
- Amila
- Aaliyah
- Rochelle
- Xamara
- Cousin, Eddie Veltman
Memorials: Memorials may be made to WSIU Television Public Broadcasting, 1100 Lincoln Dr. Ste 1003, SIU Mailcode 6602, Carbondale, IL 62901-4306
Funeral: A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
2 Comments
She was a good friend to my mother at Holly Brook, and we are very sorry for your loss.
I was sorry to learn of my aunt Becky’s passing and extend sincerest sympathy to Steve, Anthony and all of the grandchildren. I have fond memories of the “old days” at the tavern and when Dwight and Becky married. Aunt Becky rest in peace.