Beatrice Wachs Obituary

The world bids farewell to Beatrice Wachs of Depue, Illinois, departing on March 8, 2026 at the age of 90. Beatrice leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Cozad and Anna Cozad; her husband Wayne Wachs; her children, Wayne, Craig Wachs and Lisa Wachs; her grandchildren, Cory, Brian Wachs, Nick Puyear and Mandy Puyear; and her sister Cheryl Cozad.

She is survived by: her friends, DeeDee, Larry and Ron; her children, Brian Wachs (Jill) of DePue and Cindy McDonald (Mike) of Granville; her daughter-in-law Linda Wachs of Peru; her grandchildren, Kyle Wachs of Ladd, Nicole Wachs of DePue, Jessica McKinley of Peru and Jennifer Gibson of Hennepin; and her siblings, Beverly Herlein, Sandra Cozad, Linda Cozad and Doug Cozad. She is also survived by 18 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the family.