Beatrice Earline Heuck

She was born on May 4, 1944, in Pekin, a daughter of Roy Earl and Clara (Lewis) Nash. She married Donald Heuck on November 7, 1975, in Pekin. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1989.

Earline was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Marilyn Stout and Ruth Williams.

She is survived by her daughter; Susan Nash Wendell of Mobile, AL; one son; Erik Heuck of Pekin; one stepson; Ed (Janice) Heuck of Hilton Head Island, SC; two granddaughters; Kaitlyn Wendell and Reagan Walstrand both of Mobile, AL, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Earline loved spending time with friends and family. She was an avid fan of the author Danielle Steel. Earline really enjoyed reading and was known to have books everywhere. She loved sewing. In her younger years she really enjoyed traveling and exploring new places.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Judy Doyle will officiate the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in honor of Earline may be directed to the Lexington Fire Department (EMS) (102 S. Benson St, Lexington, IL 61753) or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284.

To express condolences online, visit www.Preston-Hanley.com.