Eileen “Granny” Palazzolo

Eileen “Granny” Palazzolo, age 96, of Sherman, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at her residence.

She was born October 26, 1926 near Springfield, Illinois.

Eileen married Vito Palazzolo on September 24, 1950 at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on April 7, 2000.

Mourning her passing are her daughters, Nena (husband David) Bartold and Gayle (husband Roger) Behl; sons, Mick (wife Madonna) Palazzolo and Sam (wife Donna) Palazzolo; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, Lytton Cartwright and Belle Farrand Cartwright; daughter, Kristine; sister, Betty Roberts; and son-in-law, William Scott.

Eileen graduated from Riverton High School as Salutatorian of her class.

She worked for the State Journal Register and was a stay-at-home mom for most of her life.

Eileen was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman.

She loved to read, cross-stitch, and especially to spend time with her family.

Visitation for Eileen will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 10:30 until time of funeral services at 11:30 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens with Rev. Dr. David McDonald officiating.  Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville.

Memorial contributions can be made to Lincoln Land Honor Flight or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.