Jacqueline "Jackie" Wyskiel, 68, of Benton, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:34 a.m., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson KY. Jackie was born on January 8, 1958, to Donald L. Lucas and Judith May Crawford in Canton, OH. She was a beloved member of a large and very close blended family and devoted to her 2 sons and her husband Larry. One of Jackie's greatest passions was serving veterans of the armed forces. She was a lifetime member of The American Legion/VFW, served a period of time in the Women's Auxillary, and was especially proud to be a member of The Honor Guard.

Jackie also served her community in many other ways. Including transporting juveniles for the State of Illinois Juvenile Justice System and would often deliver treat bags and goodies to them on Christmas Day. She was generous and selfless and could always be called upon to drive a neighbor to a medical appointment, clean the house of an ailing family member, round up a household item that someone needed or if you were really fortunate, you got to try one of her famous white pies.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Larry Wyskiel, her devoted sons Eric Wilson (and wife Kathy) and Matthew Wilson; Mother, Judith and stepfather Stephen "Poppy" Crane; Siblings, Debbie Jones, James "Bo" Shortland ( and wife Sandy), Margie Perkins ( and husband Brian), Wendi Lee Schopmeyer ( and husband Bill) as well as step brothers, Douglas Schram, Lee Mizner and Scott Mizner. She had 1 Grandchild, Erica Wilson and 4 step grandchildren, Bryliegh, Mckayla, Shelby, and Riley and 1 great grandchild.

Jackie loved kids. She had dozens of nephews, nieces as well as grand and great nephews and nieces. All of whom adored their "silly Aunt Jackie".

She is preceded in death by Step Father, Cletus Schram; her stepdaughter Beth Wyskiel, her brother Ronald Shortland, Step brother " Chip" Schram, and brother in law Eddie Jones. Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home and Crematory, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held directly after the visitation on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home with Mark Minor officiating.

Memorials in Jackie's honor may be made to your preferred Veteran charity and will be accepted at the funeral home. 

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com