Monica C. (Norberg) Grasty

The family of Monica (Norberg) Grasty, sadly announces her death Monday evening April 15, 2024 at the age of 58 from a short illness that led to liver and kidney failure.

Clarence and Sheila (Walton) Norberg welcomed a beautiful daughter on October 26, 1965. Her name was Monica Celestine. She was born with a mop of black hair. She lost the dark hair, but not that pretty face.

Monica had a complex and interesting personality. She was super smart and well read. She was sensitive and caring, but could also be fierce, strong, and brave. Bravely fighting personal battles, but never complaining. She was always there to listen and never judged anyone. Sometimes reclusive, wanting to be alone just to read a good book. Also, she dearly loved socializing with friends and family while drinking, laughing, and having a great time.

Monica attended Annawan schools, graduating in 1983. Shortly there after she moved to Texas to work. There she met her future husband and father of her two daughters. He preceded her in death in March 2016. Monica worked for five years at McDonalds until November 2023. Her favorite job was the years she bartended at the American Legion. Through working there, she made many long-lasting friendships that were an important part of her life. Monica was fortunate to be part of a big, loud family; she loved each and every one of them dearly.

Monica is survived by her two daughters, Kara Grasty of Texarkana, TX and Jaleigh Pena of Kewanee; eight grandchildren, Karleigh Jo, Melanie, Aidan, Kye, Nyla , Benjamin, Adina, and Ian; two great- grandchildren, Rowyn and Nova; her mother, Sheila Sullivan of Hooppole, IL; four brothers, Derek Norberg of Hooppole, IL, Joshua Shaw of Winston Salem, NC, Clancy (Mary Kay) Norberg of Caseyville, IL, Larry (Janae) Norberg of Carrollton, OH; a bonus brother, Jason (Erin) Gilbraith of Annawan, IL; six sisters, Dr. Desiree Norberg of Caseyville, IL, Doris Farias of Caseyville,  IL, Shanda Bohannon of Hooppole, IL, Shauna Gallardo of Atkinson, IL, Kristina Farias of Caseyville, IL, and Erin (Jason) Gilbraith of Annawan, IL. Monica was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; her father, Clarence; step-mother, Donna; sister-in-law, Rhonda Norberg; and niece, Destiny Norberg.

Whether she will be remembered as mom, grandma, Monica, Moni, Moonie, or Sis; the memories will be of being blessed to have been a part of her life, loving her, and being loved by her.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am, Monday, April 22, 2024, at the funeral home. Pastor Terry Lancaster will officiate. Burial will be in Galva Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral services. Please leave an online condolence for Monica’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

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