Mary A. Veach

MARY A. VEACH, 81, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 8:22 am, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Walter Robert and Dolly Myrtle (nee Wheat) Hooten on September 12, 1944, in Cottage Hill, Illinois.

Mary married Charles Paul Veach on June 7, 1965, in Murphysboro, Illinois; he preceded her in death on September 22, 2001.

Mary had worked as a baker at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ Convent in Ruma, Illinois, for over 10 years.

She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, Illinois. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors:

   2 Children:

      Peggy (John) Pflasterer  Tilden, IL

      Chuck (Becky) Veach  Marble Hill, MO

  6 Siblings:

       Goldie Juelfs  Red Bud, IL

       Virginia Murray  Ridge Crest, CA

       Curtis (Rose) Hooten  Fredericktown, MO

       Kenny (Sandy) Hooten  Stillwater, OK

       Bernice Herring  Prairie du Rocher, IL

       Jim (Patty) Hooten  Steeleville, IL

   1 Sister-in-law:

       Elizabeth “Betty” Hooten  Prairie du Rocher, IL

   3 Grandchildren:

         Allie Pflasterer, C.J. (Montana) Veach, and Maverick Veach

   4 Step Grandchildren:

        Beth Daupert, Joanna (Michael) Meyer, Rose Pflasterer, and Katie (Marlon) Dominquez

   2 Great Grandchildren:

       Johnna Pflasterer and Adelyna Mae Veach

   6 Step Great Grandchildren: 

      Georgia & Charli Daupert, Jonathon & Grayson Meyer, and Brooke & Logan Creamer

  Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, extended Family, and many Friends

Preceded in death by:  Parents, Husband, 2 Twin Grandsons – J.C. & Mickel Pflasterer, 1 Sister – Susie  Wall, 1 Brother – Robert “Bob” Hooten, and 1 Infant Brother

Funeral Service:

   11:00 am, Saturday, February 21, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

   Rev. James Stefanic

Interment:

   Tilden Cemetery

    Tilden, Illinois

Visitation:

    Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

    Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

    Family Choice