Jacquelyn Jo "Jackie" Eberle

Jacquelyn Jo “Jackie” Landeck Eberle, age 86 of Herscher passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born on September 13, 1939 in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Fred and Lena Marie (Gennette) Miller. She met her husband, Robert, while in nursing school in Kansas City. They were married in 1960. He preceded her in death in 1985 after 25 years of marriage. Jackie married Joel Eberle in 1990, and he passed away in 2000. Jackie was a registered nurse for 63 years. Jackie was a volunteer for Hospice of Kankakee Valley, Harvest View Assisted and Independent Living, and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the Herscher American Legion Auxiliary. Jackie was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Herscher. She was heavily involved at the church serving as Secretary of the Church Council, President of the CCW, Eucharistic Minister, and served as the Parish Nurse. Jackie was named St. Margaret Mary’s “Woman of the Year” on many occasions. Jackie enjoyed traveling, the Holy Land and family vacations were her favorites. Most of all, Jackie loved spending time with family and friends and celebrating all life’s special events. Through her compassion and unwavering dedication to helping others, she dedicated her life to caring for those in need. She loved God, family, and friends. Surviving are four children, Michael Landeck of Herscher, Scott (Christi) Landeck of Herscher, Barbara (Geno) Dal Cerro of Loda, Robert (Gayle) Landeck of Herscher; two stepdaughters, Lisa (Kevin) Schmidt of Kansas, Lori (Jeff) Tector of Kansas; three sisters, Phyllis (Eldon) Keeslar of Florida, Kathie (Doug) Unruh of Kansas, Vicki (Doug) Vollmer of Kansas; one sister-in-law, Pat Anderson of Kansas; one brother-in-law, Joe (Sandi) Landeck of Villa Grove, IL; one son-in-law, Dan Polvere of Naperville; twelve grandchildren, Alex Landeck, Nick Landeck, Lindsay (David) Mateo, Samantha (Tyler) Waterstradt, Jennifer (Matt) Hammack, Kris (Sara) Landeck, Jackie (Ronan) Mangan, Emily (Jason) Buckley, Vincent (Tara) Dal Cerro, Payton Polvere, Presley Polvere, Robbie Landeck; seventeen great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat Simba. Jackie is preceded in death by her husbands, Robert and Joel; her parents; one daughter, Mary Polvere; and one stepbrother, Ronald Anderson. Visitation will be held from 2-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Herscher. Reverend Ron Nietzke will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Herscher. Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care or St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.

Jacquelyn Jo "Jackie" Eberle

September 13, 1939 - August 12, 2026

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Jacquelyn Jo "Jackie" Eberle

September 13, 1939 - August 12, 2026

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