Jerome B. Rakers Obituary
In loving memory of Jerome B. Rakers of Carlyle, Illinois, who departed this world on January 10, 2026 at the age of 91. Jerome leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Rakers and Mary Rakers (Koerkenmeier); his wife Mildred Rakers; his children, Robert "Bobby" and Roberta "Missie" Rakers; his siblings, Marie (Alvin Grapperhaus), Marcella Seiffert, Paul (Johanna Rakers), Raymond Rakers, Rita (Ferd Deiters), Irene Rakers, Edwin Rakers, Alvera (Maurice Mannhard), Andrew (Mary Ann Rakers) and Edmund Rakers; and his in-laws, Dick Markus, Esther, Gus Steinkamp, Elmer Eikhoff, Lillie, Howard Gillespie, Erwin and Wilma Eikhoff.
He is survived by: his children, Kathy Berndsen (Mark) of Breese, Barb Geiger (Tim) of Sandoval, IL, Jon Rakers (Dana) of La Grange, MO and Carla Johnson (Gary) of Fenton, MO; his grandchildren, Trent Hermsmeyer (Ashley), Trina Reilmann (Alex), Justine Berndsen (Zack Hendricks), Regan Berndsen, Ian Berndsen, Amanda Copelin (Brad), Jessica Geiger, Adam Geiger, Jenna Kaiser (Bradley), Katelyn Rakers, Zach Johnson and Alex Johnson; his sister Cecilia Markus; and his sister-in-law Joyce Steinmann. He is also survived by 5 great grandchildren.
He was deeply committed to Kaskaskia College and served on the Kaskaskia College Foundation Board.
