Beverly Joyce Hauschildt

Beverly Joyce Hauschildt (née Guse), 87, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, in Waco, Texas. A devoted mother, sister, and Grandma, Beverly’s life was marked by her deep love for family and her remarkable ability to bring people together. Born on December 31, 1937, in Marengo, Illinois, Beverly was the daughter of Harold and Margaret Guse. She grew up in a close-knit community and attended Zion Lutheran School before graduating from Marengo High School in 1955. She married David Hauschildt on September 3, 1955 and spent 46 years with him raising and enjoying their 5 kids. Beverly spent much of her professional life at Arnold’s Engineering, where she worked diligently for 26 years as a scheduler. She later continued her career at her brother’s water softener business, LTM. Known for her meticulous nature and strong organizational skills—often with clipboard in hand—she became the go-to planner for family events and gatherings. Her attention to detail ensured that every occasion ran smoothly and was filled with warmth and connection. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Union, Illinois as well as Beardstown First United Methodist Church- as she lived in Beardstown, IL in her later years. Family was at the heart of everything Beverly did. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Patricia (Gregg) Valenziano, Amy Sommers, and Nancy (Erik) Small; her brother Earl (Ruth Anne) Guse; sisters Sandra Ham and Linda Walgenbach; sister-in-law Barb (Gerald Guse), 2 daughters-in-law: Deborah (Randy) Hauschildt and Deborah (Tim) Hauschildt; and 12 grandchildren: Stephanie (Ron Heinberg), Todd (Nicole) Beth, Chad (Bridget) Beth, Greg Hauschildt, Gabriel Hauschildt, Nicholas (Kristina) Valenziano, Emily (Matt) Robrahn, Chase Sommers, Lane Sommers, Paige (Mitch) Seward, Rebekah Small, and Calvin (Rebecca) Small; 15 treasured great-grandchildren, and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Hauschildt; sons Randy Hauschildt and Timothy Hauschildt; parents Harold and Margaret Guse; and brother Jerry Guse. Beverly found great joy in simple pleasures—especially playing cards and watching sports with her family (Go Cubs Go &#55356;�). These moments were more than pastimes; they were cherished traditions that brought generations together under one roof. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched with her kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to those she loved. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew her. Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 15 from 9:30 A.M. until time of prayer at 10:45 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main Street, Union, IL. Funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. with interment to follow at Marengo City Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her name to St. John’s Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church, Beardstown, IL; or Woodway First United Methodist Church, Woodway, TX.

Beverly Joyce Hauschildt

December 31, 1937 - September 8, 2025