Jack Hayes Obituary

Jack Hayes, 81, of DePue, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at OSF St. Claire Medical Center in Princeton, following an extended illness, in which he received loving and dedicated care from his wife, Gloria.

Funeral services for Jack will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in DePue.  Visitation for Jack will be held from 11:00 AM until time of funeral services, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Jack was born on November 21, 1943, in Monmouth, IL to Raymond and Gladys (Schell) Hayes.  He married Gloria Owens on July 16, 1969 in Farmer City, IL.

Jack had worked for Mobil Chemical Co. in maintenance, and he was also an auto mechanic.  He enjoyed small engine repair, fishing, maintaining his lawn and gardens, and playing guitar.  He also enjoyed his afternoon conversations and “beverages” with the locals.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of DePue; his sons, David (Debbie) Hayes and Jason (Lana) Hayes, both of DePue; his 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, Tonya Freeland, Tabitha Smiley, Jessi Hayes, Victoria Smiley, Trace Hayes, Summer Hayes, Koby Hayes, Vance Hayes, Jameson Smiley, and Finnegan Miranda; and his siblings, Joanne Folder of FL, Marilyn Woolridge of IN, and Bobby Hayes of Hamilton, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Tony and Jack Hayes Jr., two brothers, Ray and Donnie Hayes, and his sister, Joyce Miller.

Serving as pallbearers will be David, Jason, Koby, Vance, and Ray Hayes and Dennis Miscevic.

A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.