With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lela Loree Bergerhouse of Pekin, Illinois, born in Zenda, Kansas, who passed away on August 28, 2021 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Richard Mack and Lela Cecile Wingate (Harness); and her sisters, Lois Jean of Kansas and Betty of Kansas. She is survived by : her sons, John Bergerhouse (Vicki) of Cincinnati, David Bergerhouse (Gloria) of Albany, Michael Bergerhouse (Debra) of Pekin and Thomas Bergerhouse (Geri) of Champaign; her grandchildren, Mary Jeschke (Bill), Nathan Bergerhouse, Carly Bergerhouse, Brad Bergerhouse, Nick Bergerhouse, Allison Bergerhouse and Sydney Bergerhouse; her stepgrandsons, Carlos Rosales (Beth) and Eric Rosales (Marcella); her brother Richard Wingate of Aurora, Colorado.; and also, Arianna, Isabell, Michaela, Marley and Gabriella.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 601 North 4th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or to Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society, 719 North 11th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes