Jacqueline A. Bert

JACQUELINE A. BERT, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 am, Friday, April 10, 2026 in Lebanon, Missouri.

She was born to the late James and Adele (nee Pumphrey) Rose on April 2, 1940 in DeSoto, Illinois.

Jacqueline had worked as an office manager for Beverly Enterprises until her retirement.

She attended Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. Jacqueline enjoyed reading, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors:

   3 Children: 

        Sheryl (Randy) Dietz DeSoto, IL

        Bryan (Sarah) House Boaz, KY

        Aundrea (Jacob) Briggs Lebanon, MO

   2 Siblings: 

        Jill (Tom) Snider Percy, IL

        Jean Loeh Steeleville, IL

   1 Brother-in-law: 

        Bruce Kettmann Steeleville, IL

   4 Grandchildren: 

        Ethan Patton, Jeremy Patton, Ashley Dietz and Tyler Dietz

   2 Great Grandchildren

        Theo Patton and Brody Dietz

   Close Friend:

        Marlene Verdun

   1 Niece:

        Chelly Gilliam

   Many Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Step Father – Henry Loeh, 1 Sister – Jo Ann Kettmann and 1 Nephew - Michael Kettmann

Memorial Service: 

   2:00 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Saturday – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Father Sebastian Ukoh

Inurnment: 

   Will be held at a later date

   Sacred Heart Cemetery

   DuQuoin, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

   Maple Creek Hospice