Jewel Lynn Legan, 59, of Iroquois passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her residence. She was born on May 5, 1966 in Kankakee, a daughter of Everett and Edith (Ward) Parrott.
Jewel married Kim Legan on September 15, 1984 in Kankakee and he survives.
Other survivors include her three children, Brandon (Margo) Legan of Watseka, Kimber Legan (Mike Matthews) of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and Corey Legan (Ashton Gore) of Cissna Park; six grandchildren, Karsyn and Kade Legan, Bennett, Rowan, and Oliver Legan, and Jaxson Matthews; mother, Edith Davison of Chebanse; mother-in-law, Carolyn Legan of Bourbonnais; several siblings and siblings-in-law; many nieces and nephews; lots of beloved cousins; special friends; and her loyal dog, Myllo.
She was preceded in death by her father, Everett Parrott; stepfather, Ed Winge; grandfather, Carl Ward; grandmother, Ruby Yearian; father-in-law, Leonard Legan.
Jewel was the IT Coordinator for the Donovan Community Unit School District 3 for over twenty years. She enjoyed her work and truly loved the staff at Donovan. She had the best work family! From her time at Donovan schools, Jewel became close friends with Cheryl Grant and valued their friendship. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and the Iroquois Community Center. Jewel cherished her lifelong friendship with Chris Shea having met and maintained their friendship since elementary school. Jewel enjoyed all things outdoors including hiking, camping, swimming, and gardening. She was an avid puzzle fan until the end and even gave some of her puzzles, along with a challenge to complete, to Carley and Traci from Iroquois Memorial Hospice. Jewel enjoyed playing games with friends and family. She recently completed a puzzle with her sister-in-law, Lori Legan, which Jewel wanted to display at her memorial service. Jewel especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and took pride in attending all their events.
Visitation will be on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. memorial service at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Brett Legan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Iroquois Community Center, or Kickapoo State Park to their HOPE Fund to benefit the park trails.
Please share a memory of Jewel at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
