Olivia Shay Ary-Wach Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Olivia Shay Ary-Wach of East Peoria, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Olivia left this world on February 28, 2026 at the age of 49, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Olivia may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Bethany Community Church (27577 Dutch Ln, Washington, IL 61571). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Please honor Livy by donations in her memory to Bethany Community Church (Please note Buddy Ministry in memo) http://www.bethanycommunitychurch.org. or Tazewell County Resource Center (TCRC) at http://www.tcrcorg.com.