Duane W. Sandberg

Duane W. Sandberg, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Seminary Manor.

He was born April 25, 1927, in Galesburg, the son of Ben and Faye E. (Shanks) Sandberg. He married Helen M. Hasselbacher on May 28, 1948 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on December 24, 1993. He later married Juanita Lindberg on February 22, 1999 in DeKalb, Illinois. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2016.

He is survived by two sons, James R. (and Charlene) Sandberg of Orland Park, Illinois and David (and Patt) Sandberg of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Becky (and Don) Derry of Galesburg; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline Durham of Moline, Illinois. In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Duane was a contractor and carpenter with his father Ben Sandberg Builder. He then worked for NoName, Inc. He was a carpenter at the Galesburg Mental Health Center and then retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

He was a 1945 graduate of Galesburg High School. He was an active member of the Covenant Church serving on the building committee and as a trustee.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Covenant Church with Rev. Tom Ek officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Duane’s name may be made to the Covenant Church. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.