Veronica Bennett

Veronica Bennett, age 63 of Jonesboro, died Monday, August 26, 2019 in the St. Francis Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1955 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles John and Edna Victoria (Linton) Walsh. She married Jason Bennett on March 5, 1999 in Jonesboro. Veronica is survived by her loving husband, Jason Bennett of Rochelle; son, Michael Hileman; three grandchildren, Natasha, Taylor and Gavin Hileman; one great-grandchild, Kayden Nance and one on the way; two brothers, Scott (Francis) Walsh of Jerseyville, Charles Walsh of Jonesboro; sister, Karen (David) Stanley of Wolf Lake; several nieces and nephews that were like her own children; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Jason Hileman. Veronica was of the Methodist Faith. She spent most of her career as a caregiver. She loved camping, fishing and watching hummingbirds. Veronica enjoyed listening to rock music and riding motorcycles with her husband, Jason. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. John Stanley officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call after 12:00 noon and until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Friday, August 30, 2019,12:00PM-2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, August 30, 2019,2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952