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Nancy Kay Winston

August 26th, 1955 – October 4th, 2021

Nancy Kay Winston, 66, of Normal, IL, passed away at 11:50 pm on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 26, 1955 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of Jack and Betty (Weishaar) Winston. Nancy married Jerry Behrens on April 23, 2021 in Bloomington, IL. He survives.

Also surviving is her sister, Christy (and John) Chubick of Bloomington, IL, nieces, Shelly Toland of Oakland, FL, Jenn (and David) Ziemer of Normal, IL, Kayla (and Joshua) Smith of Danvers, IL, grandnieces, Taylor Sterner, Olivia Ziemer, Coralyn and Calvin Smith.

She is preceded by her parents.

Nancy attended The Eastview Christian Church in Normal. She enjoyed watching Food Network and cooking for her family. She loved antique shopping and watching her grandniece’s softball games. Nancy retired from the Illinois Secretary of State after many years of serving in the Beardstown and Macomb offices.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in the Browning Cemetery. Pastor Brenda Wessel will be officiating.

Condolences


October 6th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. Always enjoyed visiting wit her. Marian Fretueg

October 7th, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Karen (Brierton) Williams

October 7th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear this. I will be making a donation to my church in her honor.

October 7th, 2021

I’m saddened to hear about Nancy’s passing. Rita Corson

October 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear about this. My sympathy to Christie and family. Jean Tomlinson Kloker

October 7th, 2021

Nancy will be missed.I have loved her whole family for many years. RIP Nancy

October 7th, 2021

Nancy will be missed. I have loved her whole family for many years. RIP Nancy Deb Howard

October 7th, 2021

Sorry to hear this bad news. RIP Nancy. Mike Burnham

October 7th, 2021

To sorry to hear of Nancy passing. Thoughts an prayers to the family Debbie Weishaar Runkels🙏

October 7th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for Nancys'family.I am sorry to read of her passing.Launi Klitz

October 7th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She and her family were our neighbors for many years before moving to Bloomington. She was a very thoughtful person and I loved visiting with her. Christie, you and your family certainly have my sympathy. In love and friendship. Barb Schoonover

October 7th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Nancy passing. I enjoyed visiting with her and talking about our mothers who were close friends from childhood. Prayers for Nancy’s family.

October 7th, 2021

So very sorry for the loss of Your Sister. Sending prayers!

October 7th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear this! Prayers for her family!

October 7th, 2021

I am so sorry for her family! Prayers! Kathy (Briggs) Connell

October 7th, 2021

Christy, we are so sorry to hear this news our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brenda and Mac Mcdonald

October 7th, 2021

Such a great friend from a wonderful family.RIP Nancy!

October 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Nancy passing. She was a great friend when we were in high school. Such a wonderful person. Kim (Martin) Hoffman

October 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear this and for your loss Christy. Debby Logan.

October 7th, 2021

So sad to hear about Nancy! Prayers for Peace, Comfort & Good Memories to ease the pain for her Family!

October 7th, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss christy :( i am sad to hear this ive missed her she will be missed 🙏 rhonda from conty market

October 7th, 2021

Christie and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your sister, aunt and wife. I know she was more than just a sister. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying your grief will get easier. Krystal, Million, Christofanelli

October 7th, 2021

We were so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the family. Larry and Betty Paisley

October 8th, 2021

So sorry to learn of Nancy passing. Loved visiting with her. David and Judy Ward

October 8th, 2021

Christy and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy was a great friend and person. Rick Reese

October 8th, 2021

Sorry for your loss, Christy. She was a school friend and it was an enjoyment when she & I rode her ponies down through the river bottoms. Judy (Thurman) Karl

October 9th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a nice lady. I was so happy for her when she got married. My prayers are with all
Don & Anna Marie Schieferdecker3

October 9th, 2021

Mom and I are so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Lenore and Donna Boyd

October 9th, 2021

Christy, John and family, I am so sad to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful friend and person. I will always cherish the good times we all had when we all were friends growing up. She will be missed and I know this will be hard on your family, you were all so close. Miss your Mom and Dad they were very nice people. Take care Christy I will be thinking of you and will keep all of you in my prayers. Nancy (Davis) Rice

October 9th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. She and our daughter Vicki worked together at the DMV in Beardstown. Always enjoyed visiting with her. Ted & Sandy Stambaugh

October 9th, 2021

Christy & family. My thoughts are with you. Always enjoyed talking to Nancy when she was out walking. Dianne Emerick.

October 10th, 2021

So sorry to hear this. Remember Nancy in her walks and she always liked to stop and visit. Thinking of you Christy. Susan and Tom Acker

October 10th, 2021

I'm soo sorry to hear about Nancy! Keeping your family in our prayers...I always liked Nancy!!! Morris and Cindee McClelland

October 10th, 2021

So sorry to hear about Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you Christy and the rest of the family.

October 10th, 2021

Christy, I am so sorry for your loss of Nancy, she was a very sweet person. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Stoneking

October 12th, 2021

Christie, so very sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a special person, and a good friend in high school. Brenda (Ellwood) Smith

October 13th, 2021

Sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing! Memories of horses, Frederick Grade School, and Jack and Betty are running through my mind! Prayers to all her family and friends! Elaine Hood

October 15th, 2021

So sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing. Christy, you were a good sister to her and she was so proud of her nieces. May she Rest In God’s Arms.

December 2nd, 2021

I just learned of Nancy's passing.She will be missed.Sorry for your loss.

December 2nd, 2021

Janet Royer