Jacqueline Lee Wood Nygaard, 74, of Rantoul passed away at 9:25 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 at her home.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells St., Paxton.

Jacqueline was born June 4, 1948 in Viroqua, Wisconsin the daughter of Benjamin "Jack" and Beverly Joyce Rich Wood. She married Gerald "Jerry" Randolph Nygaard April 16, 1983 at the American Lutheran Church, Rantoul. He preceded her in death January 24, 2009.

She is survived by her children, Nikky (Travis) Flesner of Rantoul, Tippy (Bradley) Haskins of San Mateo, FL, Mick Nygaard of Prosper, TX, Sandy (Bill) Roos of Prosper, TX, Kevin Huber of Indiana, Shannon (Steve) Kowalski of Highlands Ranch, CO; 13 grandchildren, Hayley (Case), Caya, Jack, Sean (Ashley), Lance (Tara), Ryan (Jasmine), Jordan, Jenna Rose (Laschlahn), Dakota, Holly, Kassie (Cody), Scot (Jessie), Miles (Hannah); three great grandchildren, Eloise Jacqueline, Erik, Emily; brother, Russ (Karen) Wood of Greenwood, IN; sister, Lori (Tom) McQuinn of Paxton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry; and two brothers, Denny Wood and Jeff Wood.

Jacqueline spent her childhood in Wisconsin and later moved to Indiana and Illinois. She graduated from Arlington High School, Indianapolis. Jacqueline worked for many years at Caradco, Rantoul in data processing and as a computer programmer.

She enjoyed genealogy and reading. Most of all Jacqueline loved being a great grandmother and spending time with her family.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.