Eileen Chapman Patchett's Obituary
Eileen Chapman Patchett, 85, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:47 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on February 5, 1922 in Jasper County, Illinois, the daughter of John Edward Chapman and Ruth Jones Chapman. On September 28, 1940 she married Kermit Boyd Patchett in St. Charles, Missouri; he passed away on September 3, 1987. Survivors include daughter, Linda Patchett Brown and husband Walter Brown of Oak Ridge, TN; son, Larry Patchett and wife Mary Lou Booth Patchett of Casey, IL; daughter, Patricia Eileen Patchett Garver and husband William Garver of Casey, IL; grandchildren, David Walter Brown and wife Amy Jean; Roger Brown and wife Amy; Angela Garver Gough and husband Rick; Jason Alan Garver and wife Stacy; Lara Patchett Keithley, Esq. and husband James; Lance Edward Patchett; great grandchildren, Tanner, Savannah and Sierra Brown; Elias and Gabriel Brown; Kyla and Brayden Gough; Aden and Kaitlyn Garver; Dillon Ozier and Derrick Hague and sister in law, Naomi Patchett Baker. She was preceded by her parents, John Edward Chapman and Ruth Jones Chapman; stepmother, Rena Packer Chapman; husband, Kermit Boyd Patchett; son, Lee Allen Patchett and sisters, Genevieve Martin and Muriel Fullen. Eileen was the owner and operator of The Fitness Club in Casey, IL for 25 years and co-owner of Patchett Flying Service in Casey, IL for over 50 years. She was a postal mail carrier for 5 years and also a licensed pilot. Eileen was a member of the First Christian Church in Casey, IL. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007 at the First Christian Church in Casey, IL with Rev. David Ridge officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL. Burial will be in the Washington Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the First Christian Church, 200 SE Eighth St., Casey, IL or to the charity of the donor's choice. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, October 12, 2007 10:30 AM First Chrisitan Church, Casey, IL ,
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