Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Hamerlinck

August 23, 1961 - January 19, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay Hamerlinck, 59, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville, Illinois. She was born August 23, 1961, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Merle and Barbara (Koch) Wolfe. She married Timothy Hamerlinck at the First Baptist Church in Petersburg. Jackie was a member of the First Baptist Church where she had many friends, was a member of the Praise and Worship Team and led bible study for the children of the church out of her home. She proudly achieved her nursing degree from John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois, and worked as a licensed practical nurse in Jacksonville, Illinois. She loved all of her family and friends but most of all she loved and cherished her grandchildren. Jackie is survived by her parents, Merle and Barbara; her daughter, Amanda Leasman; a sister, Jolene (husband Braxton) Clark of Jacksonville, Illinois; a brother, Jeff (wife Debbie) Wolfe of Riverton, Illinois; her grandchildren, Ethan S. Leasman, Kyla Hawkins and Morgan Richardson; two nephews, Christopher Austin and Andrew Austin; a niece, Alexa Dixon; and her beloved cat, Oreo. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg at 11 am. Due to the pandemic we ask that all who attend the graveside please practice social distancing and wear a face covering. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackie’s family to help with her final expenses. Please visit Jackie’s online obituary at hurleyfh.com to leave condolences to the family and share memories.