Beverly L. Garrels Obituary (1938

Beverly L. Garrels, 82 of Pontiac, IL died Sunday June 28, 2020 at 9:10PM at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held. Memorials in Beverly's name may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home Pontiac, IL is handling the arrangements. Beverly was born on March 10, 1938 in Cambria, IL., a daughter of Norris and Vesta (Smith) Keys. She married Freddie Garrels on November 3, 1957 in Kankakee, IL. He preceded her in death on December 25, 2010. Survivors include: three sons: Rick (Lisa) Garrels of Streator, IL, Tod (Kris Walker) Garrels of Pontiac, IL and Steve (Wendy) Garrels of Pontiac, IL; four grandchildren: Sydney Garrels, Zach Garrels, Luke Garrels and Jake Garrels; one sister: Doris Kirk of Bradley, IL; one brother: Mike Keys of Kankakee, Il. Beverly was preceded in death by one sister: Barbara Keys Penrod. Beverly was educated in Bradley Bourbonnais schools and attended Southern Illinois University. She and her husband Freddie owned and operated Garrels Farm and Home Store in Pontiac, IL.