Chatham – June Hall, 82, of Chatham, IL formerly of Virden, IL passed away Monday Dec. 3, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.
June was born Dec. 5, 1929 in Springfield, IL a daughter of Arthur P. and Esther Alice (Gass) Bickel. June graduated in 1947 from Virden High School and married Paul A. Hall July 19, 1948 in Morganfield, KY. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Springfield, IL being a vacation bible schoolteacher and also attended the adult 2X2 class along with her husband. She was a member and past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s Lodge # 63 of Springfield, IL. She and her husband were the founding members Holiday Rambler R.V. Club chapter # 158, The Heritage Trail Ramblers and chapter # 222, Lincoln land Ramblers trailer clubs. June was a devoted member of the Prairieland Heritage Museum Association in Jacksonville, IL in which her parents Arthur and Esther Bickel were founding members. She was a founding member of the Sharps and Flats Organ Club of Springfield, IL. A member of the Sangamon County Genealogical Society in Springfield, IL a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Daughters of the War of 1812.
June is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Gene) Begolka of Springfield, IL, sons, Herschel (Linda of Piasa, IL, Michael (Rhona) Hall of Chatham, IL and Phillip (Carol) Hall of Girard, IL, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Preceding June in death was her parents and her husband Paul A. Hall.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Thursday Dec. 6, 2012 at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Nick Oyler and Rev. Barbara Powers. Organist, Scott Walkington. Burial will be in West Cemetery Thayer, IL. Pallbearers will be Larry Buske, Robert Liechty, Matthew Hall, Christopher Hall, Bryan Nicoll and Daniel Hall. Memorials may be made to The American Theatre Organ Society, Springfield, IL. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a message for the family.
Dan Goodwin says:
Dear Hall Family, Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow………..
Love Dan Goodwin, and Nan Galloway
3rd December 2012 at 7:52 am
Lee Ann Folder says:
Shirley, Herschel, Mike & Phillip, What a wonderful lady! She will be missed. She and your dad will be traveling the great highways of heaven together now and forever! Thoughts and prayers are with you.
3rd December 2012 at 7:28 pm
JANICE SMITH says:
phil, i am so sorry for your loss. she is now in heaven and she will be your very special angel. to watch over you and your family.
3rd December 2012 at 2:09 am
Gary & Janice Hall says:
We are so sorry for you loss. We wanted to be with you today and unfortunately that was not possible. Our prayers are with you. We will miss Aunt June’s knowledge on family history.
3rd December 2012 at 9:02 am
Janet and Richard Scott says:
Dear Hershel, Michael, Shirley and Phillip, Richard happened to see your mother’s obituary today. So sad to hear of her passing. We have kept in touch all of these years. I shall miss her cards and letters. We extend our sympathy to you and all of your loved ones. Fondly, Janet and Richard Scott
3rd December 2012 at 1:39 pm