It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara J. Vanderheydt of Pekin, Illinois, born in Canton, Illinois, who passed away on July 21, 2020, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Sam Jenkins and Helen Jenkins (Venovich); her spouse Jerry R. Vanderheydt; her son Joseph Marchetti; her stepdaughter LeAnn Vanderheydt; and her brother Maurice Jenkins.

She is survived by : her children, Brenda Vogel (Steve) of Pekin, Melissa Baxter (Tony) of East Peoria, Mike Marchetti (Sheryl) of Newburg, Dede Svendsen (Grant) of Pekin, Mary Rodene (Mike) of Washington, IL, Cheri Searle (Steve) of Spring Bay, IL, Joe Vanderyehdt of East Peoria, John Vanderheydt (Barb) of Groveland and Jimi Vanderheydt (Jodi) of Bartonville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory