Ky Bechtel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ky Bechtel of Mount Vernon, Illinois, who passed away on October 29, 2025 at the age of 58. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ky Bechtel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Morris H. Bechtel and Dorothy Jean Wisebecker. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Bechtel (Ullery); his children, Brittany Bechtel (Cody Benjamin) of Bluford, IL, Tiffani Walden Holder (Seth) of Texico, IL and Kyle Walden of Houston; his grandchildren, Ethan Holder, Kylee Holder, Brantley Benjamin, Braxton Benjamin, Brentley Benjamin, Bailey Benjamin and Blake Walden; and his siblings, Frank Bechtel (Joyce) of McLeansboro, IL and Mary Ellen Bechtel of Mount Vernon, IL. He is also survived by Several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Panther Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Ky's honor to Panther Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.