Rose Maria Sheeley, 86, of Jacksonville, IL passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.

She was born December 2, 1938, in Jacksonville, to William and Daisy (Seymour) Sheeley.

She is survived by her cousin, Jim Seymour of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rose graduated from MacMurray College. She taught art at Jacksonville Corrections Center for many years. Prior to that she had worked at Ace Hardware. She was a life-long active member at Salem Lutheran Church. She loved flower gardening and enjoyed being outdoors. Rose was a very caring and giving person.

A funeral service will be held Friday, September 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville with a burial to follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 12:00 Noon until the time of service. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.