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Mandy R. Padilla

11/28/1978 - 10/25/2026

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Obituary For Mandy R. Padilla

Galva -- Mandy R. Padilla, 47, of Galva, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on Nov. 28, 1978, in Kewanee, the daughter of Marty L. and Jamie L. (Carlson) Padilla. She graduated from Kewanee High School in 1996.

Mandy is survived by her father, Marty of Kewanee; son, Skylar (Ava Williams) Sauer of Kewanee; brother, Zach (Autumn) Padilla of Kewanee; aunt, Julie Johnson of Kewanee; uncle, Phil Padilla of Kewanee; and nieces and nephews, Michael (Blair) Shaw and Mia Padilla of Kewanee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jamie; maternal grandparents, Ray and Pat Carlson; paternal grandmother, Jennie Padilla.

Mandy worked as an office administrator for MPS Inc. She liked to cook and even went to culinary school for a little while. She loved spending time with her cat and online shopping. She liked travelling and going on road trips with her son. She especially loved spending time with her family. She grew up going to Zion Lutheran Church in Kewanee.

Mandy selflessly gave the gift of life to others through organ and tissue donation with Gift of Hope.

A visitation will be held from 5--8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Golnick Family Funeral & Cremation Services in Kewanee. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at the funeral home. Pastor Linnea Gustafson will officiate. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Henry County Humane Society or an organization of the donor’s choice. Please leave a condolence online for Mandy’s family at www.golnickhaskellfh.com.

Services

30 Oct

Visitation

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home 219 E. Second Street Kewanee, Il 61443 Get Directions »
31 Oct

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home 219 E. Second Street Kewanee, Il 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 10/31/2026

    Chris

    We knew each other for only two short years, but there was never a dull moment when you were around. I'm so glad you spent the Hog Days 2026 weekend with myself, Eric, Isabelle, Maria, and Rafaël. It is a beautiful memory that I will treasure always.

  • 10/29/2026

    Vicki Lanxon

    My prayers and sympathy to the family of Mandy Padilla 🙏 Rest in peace Mandy 🌷

  • 10/29/2026

    Bruce Russell

    Mandy always enjoyed riding motorcycles, usually on the back of her good friend Zack Taylor's bike as long as Annie didn't feel like riding. A real crackerjack!! Lots of fun to party with. 🙏😢🙏

  • 10/29/2026

    Ruth Ann Durbin

    Oh, how sorry I was to have read of the death of Mandy. Marty, you are in my thoughts and prayers, along with the rest of your family.

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