Obituaries

June M. Chambers

June 4th, 1940 – June 19th, 2020

June M. Chambers, 80, of Bernadotte, IL, passed away at 11:56 pm on June 19, 2020 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born on June 4, 1940 in Smithfield, IL the daughter of James A. and Virginia M. (Simms) Paul. She married Frank Chambers May 20, 1960 in Smithfield, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2001.

Survivors include her 3 daughters, Kim (and August) Mauro of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Kelly (and James Dainty) Chambers of Ipava, IL, and Dawn (and Terry) Volk of Bernadotte, IL, 10 grandchildren, Richard Cobb, Stacie Cobb, Nicholas Mauro, Courtney Mauro, Daysha Chambers, Brie Volk, Garrett Volk, Terry Volk, Jr., Roman Volk, and Aaron Volk, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, Chet (and Elna) Paul of Galesburg, IL, Jim Paul of Havana, IL, Jack (and Debbie) Paul of the state of Tennessee, and Jay Paul of Seville, IL and her sister, Juwana (and Mike) Rutledge of Abingdon, IL.

She is preceded by her daughter, Tina Chambers, sister, JoAnn Ford, and brother, John Paul.

June was a seamstress, working in a sewing factory. She also worked in the Deli at Day and Palin in Lewistown, IL, DANA Corp in Havana, IL, Blue Bell Factory in Bushnell, IL, and Canton Manufacturing in Canton, IL

She was a member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star. June enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, horseback riding, playing cards, and hunting. She loved to sew.

The life of June Chambers will never be forgotten. Her name will live on in our hearts and in our minds for the rest of our lives. There is not one simple way to describe her that could ever do her justice. June Chambers was a lot of beautiful things. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was caring and compassionate. June also an incredible sense of humor and a smile that could bring sunshine on the rainiest of days. These traits she shared with her three amazing daughters; Kim, Kelly, and Dawn. June always thought of others before herself.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Ipava Cemetery. The Ipava Order of the Eastern Star and Pastor Doug Krukewitt will be officiating. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery, IL. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star.

Condolences

June 22nd, 2020

I'm so sorry for your lost. June was a caring sweet lady. I remember when I was growing up she treated me like a daughter. My mother loved her to death. I will never forget her. I will miss you June. My prayers go out to Kim, Kelly, Dawn.

June 22nd, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Always enjoyed June whenever we saw her. Her smile caught everyone's eye. The whole room would light up when she walked in! God Bless Everyone.

June 22nd, 2020

Lorenda and Alvin Spilker

June 22nd, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed playing cards with her way back when there was a Bernadotte Card Club. We loved her and Frank and you girls. Doug & Cheryl Martindale

June 22nd, 2020

My sympathy to the family. June was a great lady. Always putting everyone ahead of herself. She is certainly an angel!! Sandy Cobb

June 23rd, 2020

June was genuine diamond. She always had a minute to talk, though she never stopped doing for others. She'll surely be sadly missed. Rst well June. Curtis Baldwin and family.

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry for your lost. I will remeber your mother forever. She was a sweet lady.
God Bless you girls, Linda Kidd

June 23rd, 2020

Kim,Kelly,Dawn, my heart breaks for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person inside and out. She taught me so many things I will never forget her. Bili McCloskey

June 23rd, 2020

Kelly, my deepest sympathy to you and your sisters. My heart breaks for you
Marilyn Anderson

June 23rd, 2020

Our sympathy to your family.Your mother was such a caring sweetheart. Prayers and hugs for you girls. Bob and Susie Bucher

June 23rd, 2020

I'm so sorry girls, I will never forget all the happy, loving times dave and I had with your mom and dad. Wonderful times. Prayers for you all. She was a wonderful person

June 23rd, 2020

I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Alot of great memories Connie Hawkins

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry for your loss. She will be forever in your hearts!

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for family

June 23rd, 2020

I am so very sorry for your great loss. You were right in saying she had a huge heart for her family, and always put others first. What a wonderful trait to have. I feel your pain and loss. Remember that contagious smile whenever you feel down or alone. May God bless you at this difficult time, and the days ahead. Angela Blickenstaff and Marcha Hobbs Fulton County Health Dept.

June 23rd, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to June’s family and friends.

June 23rd, 2020

June will be sorely missed, in our small community! May God gather her to him. Mike Hollenback

June 23rd, 2020

Jelly, praying for you and yours. Sending love and angels to surround you. Your mother was such a wonderful and loving person. Love you Jelly. ♥️♥️♥️

June 23rd, 2020

so very sorry for your loss June was a great friend and neighbor prayers for the family

June 23rd, 2020

I am so sorry to her of your mom's passing. She was such a wonderful person.
Debby Coakley Chenoweth

June 23rd, 2020

Kim,Kelly,Dawn,Grandkids & family we are sorry to hear of your loss.June will be missed by many people and will always be with us in our hearts. She was ready to help anyone in need.She was always all about family and took care of her family.May God bless all her family & friends. Buck and Sue Lannery.

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry for your loss, the beautiful rainbow last night made me think to myself June made it. I worked with June many years and she was my dear friend and ole buddy. I loved her dearly. Girls make her proud. Doris Robertson

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry for your family’s huge loss. Thinking of you all. Hugs and prayers. Melinda and Chuck Barclay

June 23rd, 2020

So sorry to hear this she was such a sweetheart she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
John John Callear and family

June 23rd, 2020

We are very sorry to have loss such wonderful person. Are thoughts a prayers go out to the family. She will be missed

June 23rd, 2020

Bob and Nancy Savage

June 23rd, 2020

Bob and Nancy Savage

June 23rd, 2020

My deepest sympathies to the family of June. My late husband Donnie Windsor used to ride to work with her a long time ago. He always loved June and Frank. R.I.P Linda Lea Windsor

June 23rd, 2020

I’m saddened by the news of June’s passing. She made me breakfast many Saturdays at the store when I would go on my break. She was a sweetheart. My condolences to the family.

June 23rd, 2020

so sorry for your loss. I worked with June for many years at canton mfg. Co. Wanda Ford

June 23rd, 2020

Kim,Kelly,Dawn so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our hearts break for you girls. June was a great friend to my mother Eulalah with so many memories. Memories that will live in our hearts forever. I remember when she pierced my ears with a needle and an ice cube and when she made my hornet mascot costume when I was in school.She was a beautiful and loving person/Bernadotte neighbor.She will dearly be missed. Prayers and comfort to you all. Brenda Crain (Kidd)

June 23rd, 2020

June was one of a kind sorry for the loss of a good friend frank and carol yocum

June 23rd, 2020

She was a special lady and will be missed by all who new her. My prayers are with her family at this time. So sorry for your loss. David and Phyllis Lamm

June 23rd, 2020

Sorry for your loss she was a great lady and a good friend of my mom God bless you all Joe Fisher and family

June 23rd, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss.
Connie Miley

June 23rd, 2020

I’m so sorry. I always loved June. Much love to Kim, Kelly, and Dawn. Bobette Massaglia

June 23rd, 2020

“Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss.”
The Murray Family

June 24th, 2020

We hold your family in our hearts with love and prayers during this difficult time. We love Kim and her family like they are part of our family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Love The Bobby(Lesia)Mayhew Family

June 24th, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Connie Paul

June 24th, 2020

It makes me very sad to hear of June’s passing. She is my first cousin on the Paul side, and we were both born in1940.
I looked forward each year to seeing and visiting with her at the Paul Reunion.
She was such a sweet, sweet woman who loved her family deeply. I remember when she brought different grandchildren to the reunion. I hate losing my dear cousins!!!!

June 24th, 2020

Nancy Dimmitt Youngquist Wote the previous note.

June 24th, 2020

WROTE! June would get a kick out of this!

June 24th, 2020

I’m so sorry! I’m praying for everyone!

June 24th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. June had a big smile for everybody she met. She will be missed...Allen Paul

June 24th, 2020

Loving healing prayers. May God Bless you.

June 24th, 2020

Love her. She was so sweet and kind.

June 24th, 2020

So sorry..good lady, sweetheart.You 3 have a great mom.

June 25th, 2020

So sorry to hear of cuz june's passing.Prayers for family.Phyllis Murfin English.

June 25th, 2020

June was my Great Grandma Flossie Blevins Great niece. I remember visiting with her and Joann at my Grammy's house. I'm so sorry for your loss. Michelle Myers Walker.

June 30th, 2020

One fine lady. Prayers for Kelly & her entire family. Debbie Douglas