Jane Illyes Peterson, 79, formerly of Marshall, IL, passed away November 22, 2025. Jane was born on May 11, 1946, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of the late David and Clarene Illyes. Jane earned a Master’s Degree in speech pathology at Indiana State University and went on to work for the Indiana Public Schools for many years. Jane was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, she also enjoyed the Garden Club, Bowling, and visiting with the Ya Ya sisters from her Marshall High School days. She also loved family reunions at the Church in Marshall with good food and family. Jane is survived by her sons; Michael and Jeffrey Peterson, sisters; Barbara Reedy and family and Margaret Price and family, and a brother; Robert “Bob” Illyes. Graveside services will be held 10:30 AM in Marshall Cemetery at Marshall, IL on May 16, 2026. Contributions can be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul, or the American Heart Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.