Jerilyn Sue Broaddus, 76, of Carlinville, died on April 14, 2026, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Virden with her family by her side.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. Pastor Josef Muench will be officiating. Inurnment will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery following the memorial service. Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is assisting with arrangements.
Ms. Broaddus was born on Sept. 23, 1949, to Louis and Eula Jean (Hagemeier) Cesaretti. Jerilyn received her high school diploma from Nokomis High School as a member of the class of 1967. She spent several years working at the Holiday Inn in Carlinville, but ultimately found the most fulfillment in being a homemaker, where she dedicated herself to her family and home. She attended both St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Nokomis.
She had an extremely caring heart, along with a stubborn and sometimes feisty personality that made her truly one of a kind. She had a love for antiques and crafting, especially enjoying fixing and restoring pieces, something she continued to do until the very end. She took great pride in her home and in raising her children, and as her family grew, she became her grandchildren’s biggest supporter. She especially loved attending their sporting events and activities, always cheering them on. She will be remembered for her strong will, her caring nature and the love she had for her family.
She is survived by her children, Mike (Emily) Broaddus of Bend, OR, Greg (Erica) Broaddus of Carlinville and Shaye (Karri) Broaddus of Springfield; grandchildren, Chelsea Broaddus, Dustin Broaddus, Keagan Broaddus, Morgan Broaddus, Slater Broaddus, Traci Mengucci, Alexis Mengucci, Allison Broaddus and Madeline Broaddus; great-grandchildren, Lora and Jacob; and brother, Mike (Judy) Cesaretti of Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eula Jean Cesaretti; aunt, Velora Cummings; and her beloved dogs, Jordan and Annie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.
