Beverly Scherer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Beverly Scherer of Anna, Illinois, who passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Kraft and Victoria Kraft (Wojtkiewicz); her daughter Karen; her son-in-law Ayad Elzarad; and her siblings, Barbara Ruppe and Geary Kraft.
She is survived by: her husband Francis Scherer; her children, Mark Scherer (Charlotte), Jeff Scherer (Lisa), Joan Morgan (Chuck Hunsinger), Jim Scherer (Diana), Rebecca Elzarad and Daniel Scherer (Veronika); her grandchildren, Amanda Hays (Kyle), Kalynn Albright (Nathan), Sydney Vasicek (Steve), Naser Elzarad (Grayson Longyear), Eli Scherer, Aliya Elzarad, Francesca Scherer, Angelika Scherer, Mark Stankov, Aubre Jean, Harley Wolfe (Josh) and Josh Kelley; her brother Robert Kraft; and her pet Emily. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (402 Freeman St, Anna, IL 62906). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (402 Freeman St, Anna, IL 62906). A burial was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM at the Anna Cemetery E Davie (608 E Davie St, Anna, IL 62906).
The family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association (Stroke Research). Memorial contributions envelopes will be available.
