Steward
ARDELLE F. CHAMBERS, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Shabbona, Illinois. She was born December 11, 1919 in Beaufort, North Carolina to Burnie and Matilda (McLain) Chambers. Ardelle was a book keeper for Rochelle Furniture Co. and then for Hohenadel Printing. She served as the village clerk in Steward for many years. She was a member of the Steward United Methodist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Ardelle was an avid Cubs fan, rarely missing watching a game. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Mae Corwin and Margaret Detig and her brother Ralph Chambers.
Ardelle is survived by three nieces: Linda (Dan) Graber, Karen (Poole) Smith and Diana (Edward) Roeder; nephew: Alan (Mary) Chambers and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle, with Rev. Dr. Jin Yang Kim of the Steward United Methodist Church officiating. The visitation will be the same day from 10:00 - 10:45 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lawnridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Steward United Methodist Church/Missions.