Zoe Setchell

Zoe Setchell, born September 2, 2007, to her parents Shannon (Evans) and Mark Setchell, grew up in Yorkville, Illinois, where she attended all of her primary schooling. She was a 2025 graduate of Yorkville High School and had just begun her first semester at Waubonsee Community College, preparing to pursue her dream of attending the University of Illinois at Chicago to become a nurse anesthetist.

As a young child, Zoe completed Tae Kwon Do lessons and earned her black belt. She later discovered her love of softball and played for several years with the Newark Redhawks, where she made lifelong friends and greatly admired her coach, Zeke. Zoe also had a deep love for animals, which she carried with her from the time she could walk. Zoe had a way of carrying herself that was effortlessly beautiful, from her always-on-point hair to her unique sense of style. But what truly made her radiant was her confidence, kindness, and her natural comedic charm that made everyone around her smile.

Zoe was a vibrant soul who cared deeply for her family and everyone around her. She is survived by her parents; her older sisters Bailey Knapp, Delanie (Calvin) Barbee, and Natilee Setchell. She is also lovingly remembered by her maternal grandmother, Gayle (Williams) Evans of Rock Falls, Illinois; Her paternal grandparents, Karen and Larry Setchell of Dixon, Illinois; Her maternal aunt Andrea (Tim) Scott; Her paternal uncle Michael (Nina) Setchell; Her cousins Connor Scott, Alexandra, Henry and Lauren Setchell; and her niece, Nora Jade Barbee.

Zoe was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Evans, and her cousin, Garrett Scott.

Zoe passed away tragically on January 9, 2026, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Her light, warmth, and spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the go fund me page created in Zoe's honor. These proceeds will be divided between Renko Animal Rescue in Yorkville, Illinois, and to the Newark Redhawks. The family will also be establishing an annual nursing scholarship for graduating seniors from Yorkville High School who will attend Waubonsee Community College. Those donations can be directed to the Zoe Setchell Memorial Nursing Scholarship fund on gofundme. https://gofund.me/45e3f7a2a

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, Illinois. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the funeral home in Plano. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home

3952 Turner Ave.

Plano, Il 60545

630-552-3022