October 15, 1949 – October 25, 2026
Wanda Maxine (McCoy) Haarman, age 77, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois, with Father Juan Carlos Ruiz, OFM, celebrating mass. The burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Island Grove, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Saint Joseph Parish Center at Island Grove, Illinois. In loving memory of Wanda, memorials may be made to the Saint Joseph Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Wanda was born on October 15, 1949, the daughter of Violet (Niendick) McCoy and William “Sonny” McCoy. She graduated from Newton Community High School in 1967.
On November 9, 1968, Wanda married the love of her life, Leroy H. Haarman, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and love. They shared more than 52 years of marriage before Leroy’s passing on January 1, 2021.
Wanda devoted the early years of her adult life to being a homemaker and raising her family. She later worked in the bookkeeping department at Crossroads Bank. She was a member of Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish – Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois. Wanda especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends, often gathering around the table for games of cards, dominoes, and puzzles, sharing laughter, conversation, and cherished memories.
Wanda was the loving mother of three sons, Brent (Jim Cox) Haarman, Kurt (Jill) Haarman, and Kevin (Mindi) Haarman. She was a proud grandmother to Alex, Mikaela, Trevor, Grady, and Lucy Haarman, and a great-grandmother to Novalie Althoff.
Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kind-hearted spirit and unwavering love for her family were at the center of her life. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, creating cherished memories that will live on for generations. Her warmth, compassion, and genuine kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. During her final days, Wanda was surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, and her family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Willow Breeze Hospice House. Although she will be deeply missed, Wanda leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Wanda is survived by her Children – Brent (Jim Cox) Haarman, Kurt (Jill) Haarman, and Kevin (Mindi) Haarman; 5 grandchildren and their spouses and fiancés – Alex (Niko Dust) Haarman, Mikaela (Evan) Althoff, Trevor (Paige Cutright) Haarman, Grady Haarman and Lucy Haarman; 1 great-grandchild – Novalie Richie Althoff; Brothers – Floyd (Linda) McCoy; Sisters – Donna (Richard) Feldhake, Kay Winterrowd, Diana Holt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy H. Haarman; and her parents, Violet and William “Sonny” McCoy; brothers, Jerry, Medford, and Darrell McCoy; sisters, Phyllis Watkins and Catherine McCoy; brother-in-law – Lovell Winterrowd; sisters-in-law – Carol McCoy, Joan McCoy, and Sharon McCoy; nieces – Pam Winterrowd, Violet Jane Winterrowd; and grandparents – Tony and Mamie Niendick and William S. and Elizabeth McCoy. Along with many aunts and uncles, especially Wilton and Joan Traub.
