Lael E. Boerckel, 90, of Peoria, passed away and entered into the joy of her Savior's presence on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Heartis Village Peoria Assisted Living. She was born on June 7, 1932 in Canton, a daughter of Ira C. and Lael J. (Ebbe) Haggerty. Lael married Robert B. Boerckel on September 3, 1955 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2010 in Peoria.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Phillip and Charles Haggerty; and granddaughter, Jill.
Lael is survived by her four children, Rev. Robert "Scott" (Carol) Boerckel of Normal, Jim (Kathy) Boerckel of Zeeland, Michigan, Rev. Dr. Ritch (Kimberly) Boerckel of Peoria, and Joy (Joe) Unseth of Dunlap; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim (Colleen) Haggerty of Elmwood; sister-in-law, Carol Haggerty of Morton.
She loved serving the church in many different ways. She particularly enjoyed teaching the gospel to special needs children. She assisted her husband in ministering at the Peoria Rescue Ministries with her gift of playing the piano. Lael also had a passion for praying for and financially supporting missionaries. She loved to spend time with and encourage her children and grandchildren.
Lael's visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the church. Her sons, the Rev. Scott Boerckel and the Rev. Dr. Ritch Boerckel will officiate. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Brunswick Cemetery in rural Trivoli.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Missions Fund.
Online condolences may be shared with Lael's family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
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