Lisa K. Garrels Obituary (1960

Lisa K. Garrels, 63 of Streator died Saturday November 2, 2024 at OST St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials in Lisa’s name may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Organization. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Lisa was born on November 14, 1960 in Kankakee, IL a daughter of William Dwight and Hilda Wanda (Waller) Preston. She married Rick Garrels on April 14, 1990 in Kankakee, Il. He survives in Streator, IL. Also surviving is her mother: Wanda Preston of DuQuoin, IL, one brother: David (Lana) Preston of Kentucky; one sister; Linda (Gary) Pate of DuQuoin, IL. Lisa was preceded in death by her father: Dwight Preston. Lisa was a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais High School and Olivet Nazarene University. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Prairie Creek Fellowship Church in Streator IL where she was the pianist for many years. She loved cooking, baking pies, gospel music, furry dogs, couponing and finding all the good bargains. She loved God the most who gave her a pure heart made of gold- Proverbs 3:5-6. She was a loving wife and best friend. She was truly a blessing and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. This obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.