Beverly K. Hornickel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Beverly K. Hornickel (Bloomington, Illinois), who passed away on April 29, 2026 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Beverly K. Hornickel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar J. Laesch and Irma C. Laesch (Rust); her brother Roger Laesch; and her nephews, Clinton Laesch and Austin Laesch.
She is survived by: her husband James K. Hornickel; her daughters, Emily Fleischmann (Jay), Trisha Hornickel (Neal Murphy) and Abby Bradley; her grandchildren, Shafer, Harper Fleischmann, Eliana, Augustus Murphy and Luke Bradley; and her siblings, Donna LaMar, Terry Laesch and Michael Laesch.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to honor Bev by creating a moment of connection—reach out to someone, gather with loved ones, or plan an adventure in her spirit. Should you wish to also donate in her honor, here are some organizations she believed in: IFYE USA, Humane Society of Central Illinois or Bloomington-Normal Midwest Food Bank.
