Howard Edwin Cheesman's Obituary
Howard Edwin Cheesman, age 79, of Rantoul, IL, formerly of Westfield, IL passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home. He was born July 23, 1936 in Casey, IL, the son of Howard Ward Cheesman and Mary Miller Cheesman. On February 2, 1957 he married Gloria L. Barbee in Casey, IL. She passed away on April 30, 1970. He later married Diane Jeanine Hammond on November 5, 1971 in Clark County, IL. Survivors include his wife of forty four years, Diane Cheesman of Rantoul, IL; daughters, Michele (Dan) Douglas of Casey, IL and Barbee (Ted) Sanders of Westfield, IL; stepdaughter, Doreen (Marvin) Scherbring of Rantoul, IL; stepson, Dean (Sherry) Sloan of Casey, IL; brother, James Allen (Anita) Cheesman of Terre Haute, IN; sister, Carolyn Stephens of Holland, MI; grandchildren, Tara (Dennis) Ring of Casey, IL; Tabbatha (Cody) Galeener of Foss, OK; Tasha (Christopher) Dashiell of Marshall, IL; Ted (Keisha) Sanders of Ottawa, IL; Jeremy (Bridget) Sanders of Ottawa, IL; Joe (Brenda) Sanders of Emden, IL; Rich Finney of Rantoul, IL; Erica (Charles) Weyhenmeyer of Springfield, IL; Joe (fiancé Teal) Sloan of San Diego, CA; Tony (Tori) Sloan of Altamont, IL; Clinton (Anna) Sloan of Logan, Iowa and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and brother, Robert Ward Cheesman. Howard was a 1954 graduate of Casey High School and was a self-employed farmer. Since 1981 he had worked for Potter Trailer Sales and for Moore Business Forms in Charleston, IL for over 16 years. Howard was a member of the Salisbury Church in Hutton, IL. He was a 32nd degree Mason; a former board member for the Village of Westfield and the Westfield School District and a volunteer for many local 4-H groups. At his request no services will be held. Private inurnment will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Donor's Choice. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is assisting the family with the arrangements.At his request no services will be held. Private inurnment will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. SERVICES Service At his request no services will be held. Private inurnment will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL.
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