Vicki Diane Berry, 73, of Bluffs, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Wellstar Inpatient Hospice Unit in Marietta, GA. She was born on July 16, 1952, the daughter of Joseph John and Bonnie (Liming) Gahwiler and they preceded her in death.

 Survivors include her two children, Kimbery (Matt) Parker of Marietta, GA and Kyle (Megan) Berry of Springfield; five grandchildren, Cora and Violet Parker and Olivia, Sophia and Nora Berry; sister, Linda Gahwiler of Shelbyville, KY; and several cousins.

 Vicki was a 1970 graduate of Springfield High School. She was a devoted member of Bluffs United Methodist Church and an early member of Meredosia Bluffs Volunteer Rescue Squad. In her early years, she was an avid horseback rider and later in life, a bicycle enthusiast. Vicki worked at Freesen’s Inc./United Contractors Midwest, spending more than 23 years handling accounts payable.

 Visitation: 9:00 – 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.

 Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield, with Pastor Mark Doane officiating. A burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meredosia Bluffs Volunteer Rescue Squad, 119 S. Washington St. P.O. Box 183 Meredosia, IL 62665.

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