Jacqueline L. Cavera Obituary (1954

Jacqueline L. Cavera (née Miller), 70, of Minonk, IL passed away Friday July 11, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL. Jacqueline was born October 25, 1954, in Chicago, IL to Charles and Majorie Miller. She met the love of her life, Nicholas, and they were married March 2nd, 1974, in Oaklawn, IL. Jackie is survived by her husband, Nick, of Minonk; son, Christopher, (Lori) Cavera and daughter, Nicole, (Jonathan) Coultas; five grandchildren: Emma, Nicholas, Logan, Roslyn, and Brayden; brother, Chuck, (Penny) Miller, brother, George Miller, sister, Donna Smith, and bonus siblings Pat, Kathy, Debbie, and Michael. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Marjorie; siblings, Marjorie, Candie, and Walter; in-laws, Charles and Mary, Charles Jr., Mary and Donald, Margaret and Richard, and Michael; special niece, Evelyn; bonus parents, Donald and Juanita; and bonus brother, Donald Jr. After starting a family she earned her nursing degree and spent many years working as a RN at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Throughout her life she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed many summers with her camping family at Jellystone Park, sporting events with her son, concerts with her daughter, Fright Nights with her BFFs, traveling to new places with her Beagle mom friends, and date nights with her NIC NAC to the casino to try her luck at video poker. Jackie was a beautiful soul and her endless stories and contagious laughter will be greatly missed. Her many scrapbooks full of memories will be cherished by her family for years to come. Per Jackie’s wishes; she will be cremated, and there will be no formal funeral service. A celebration of her life with family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Minonk Ambulance Association c/o Minonk City Hall, 670 N. Chestnut, Minonk, IL 61760. Any donations will go towards their fundraiser for new Stryker Cots to thank them for their assistance to our family. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso, is assisting the family with arrangements.