Charlene Quakenbush

Mattoon, IL-Charlene Quakenbush, age 96, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. \r\n\r\nThe funeral service in her honor will begin at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938, with her great-nephew, Tyler Replogle officiating. Interment will be in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from Noon until the service begins. \r\n\r\nBorn November 28, 1917, in Shelby County, IL, Charlene was the daughter of George and Mary (Brady) Anderson. She married Crendall Y. Quakenbush on January 1, 1936. He passed away on November 11, 1986. Survivors include three children, David Quakenbush and wife Anita of Dallas, TX, Sue Ann Stanhouse of Carbondale, IL, and Tim Quakenbush of Mattoon, IL; five grandchildren, Tammy and Lori of Dallas, TX, Amelia, Heidi, and Heather of Carbondale, IL; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and is expecting her first great-great grandchild. She also leaves behind several cherished neighbors and devoted friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; two sisters; and two infant sons, George and Robert. \r\n \r\nMrs. Quakenbush was a member of the Lake Land Church of Christ where she was a beloved friend and inspiration to many. As well as being a homemaker, she worked in the family owned City Shoe Repair for many years and, in 1986, began caring for the elderly. She loved to crochet, especially gifts for her family; and enjoyed gardening and canning, and sharing the beauty of her flowers and the fruits of her labor. With the exception of God, nothing was more important to Charlene than her family. She was a woman of amazing strength and lived life to the fullest- a true lady who spoke her mind and will be remembered for her grace and generosity. \r\n\r\nMemorial contributions in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2509 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL, 61820.\r\n\r\nPlease visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with her family. \r\n

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Charlene Quakenbush

November 28, 2017 - September 22, 2014