Rebecca Arkebauer
October 31, 1950 ~ February 1, 2026
Born in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Resided in:
Palmer, Illinois
Rebecca Arkebauer, 75, of Palmer, IL, passed away on February 1, 2026, at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. She was born on October 31, 1950, daughter of the late Raymond and Susa Jane (Nash) McWard. On July 8, 1988, she married William Arkebauer in Harrison, AR, and he survives.
Rebecca was an incredibly kind and giving person. She graciously donated to every charity possible, all throughout her life. She had a great appreciation for nature and found peace in spending time outdoors. She held a special place in her heart for animals, especially dogs. Above all, she loved her family dearly and treasured the moments spent with them.
She is survived by her step-sons: Jeff (Kim) Arkebauer of Witt, IL; Scott Arkebauer of Morrisonville, IL; grandchildren: Devan (Jade) Arkebauer; Morgan (Stormmy) Arkebauer; great-grandchildren: Beau, Brayden, Charleigh, Poppi, and Piper; brothers: Harry McWard of Palmer, IL; Monroe (Laurie) McWard of Rochester, IL; Jeff McWard of Taylorville, IL; aunt: Helen McWard; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00-12:00 noon at Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville, IL. A funeral service will begin at noon with Reverend Jim Ferrill officiating. Interment will follow at Morrisonville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America by visiting dementiasociety.org or by mailing checks to P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Services
Visitation: February 6, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Morrisonville
304 Carlin St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
Funeral Service: February 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Morrisonville
304 Carlin St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Rebecca Arkebauer 's name.
Dementia Society of America
188 N. Main St., P.O. Box 600.,
Doylestown,
PA
18901
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We are so sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. Our sympathies go out to the family. She was dedicated to the McWard Family Association for many years and will be missed.
Marilyn McWard Pontious and Frank Pontious
I am very sorry to hear about Becky’s passing. She was a dear childhood friend. She was always friendly and kind. She will be missed.
Becky will always be remembered as one of the sweetest, kindest and the most generous person in Palmer, IL.
She was so kind to our 3 children years earlier in the elevator line getting the grain ticket and making each one of them feel special when it came time for their turn to get the ticket. She even picked up our basset hound dogs as they were taking afternoon walks on the country roads . She would bring them to our home thinking they were lost. The McWard family along with her husband will always hold a special place in our hearts. We loved Becky and she is with her parents and now rests in heavenly peace.