Jack Michael Schertz, 60, of Adair, Illinois, passed away at 2:26 a.m. on December 24, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Jack was born on March 6, 1965, in Peoria, Illinois, to Orville James Schertz and Mary Elizabeth Schertz. He married Lynda Rittenhouse on September 23, 1995, at the Industry Assembly of God Church in Industry, Illinois.
Surviving are his wife, Lynda Schertz of Adair; two daughters, Jennifer Carrano of Macomb, Illinois, and Kari (Derek) Faught of Prairie City, Illinois; four grandchildren, Jayden Panapitiya, Raelynn Panapitiya, Wyatt Faught, and Elijah Faught; one sister, Kim (Jerry) Wilson of Macomb, Illinois; two brothers, Tim (Jackie) Schertz of Adair, Illinois, and Jim (Jenna) Schertz of Adair, Illinois; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jack lived most of his life in Adair and the McDonough County area. He attended church at the Industry Assembly of God.
