Donna Lee Chatham, nee Scoville, 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Thursday, November 2, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Parkway Gardens Assisted Living in Fairview Heights, IL.
Donna retired from St. Clair County, where she was a Health Inspector. She was a member of St. Clair County Women’s Club, Notre Dame Club, and Our Lady Queen of Peace parish, Belleville, IL. She also belonged to a group of lifelong friends, The Friendly Circle.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Charles R. Chatham
- Parents, Orville Glen (John) and Inez Rachel, nee Edmonds, Scoville
Surviving are her:
- Children:
- Grey Chatham of Belleville, IL
- Marti (John) Baricevic of Fairview Heights, IL
- Mark (Donna) Chatham of Freeburg, IL
- Kristi (Dale) Luetkemyer of Freeburg, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Grey (Jane) Chatham, Jr.
- Claire (Nicholas Potts) Chatham
- Kyle Chatham
- Connor Chatham
- Cole Chatham
- C.J. Baricevic
- Chris Baricevic
- Brianne (Ben Mendez) Baricevic
- Brice Baricevic
- Markie (Joe) Rincker
- Danielle Chatham
- Kacey (Austin) Hawkins
- Zachary Luetkemyer
- Great-grandchildren:
- Ella Gehrs
- Cecelia Potts
- Elliott Hawkins
- Camden Hawkins
- Benjamin Hawkins
- Jonah Rincker
- Jordy Rincker
- Leo Mendez
- Brother,Jack (Mickey) Scoville of Belleville, IL
- Sister, Sharen Borrowman of Naples, FL
- Cousin, Sandy Worthinton, of Hannibal, MO
Donna embraced life to its fullest and continually sought out new experiences. She loved traveling, meeting new people, and spending time with her family. Donna was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who will be missed tremendously.
Her family extends a special thank-you to the Direct Care Staff at Parkway Gardens, her Belleville Family Hospice Team, and her dear friends at Parkway Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School in East St. Louis or Belleville Family Hospice.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday, June 20, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:40 am from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Belleville, IL, with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
12 Comments To "Donna Lee Chatham"
#1 Comment By Kathleen Stone On June 20, 2022 @ 5:02 am
God bless you Donna!!!
I am sure you are smiling
as you walk the streets of gold!!
Love you♥️♥️♥️
#2 Comment By Douglas Kolb On June 20, 2022 @ 1:07 pm
So sorry for your loss Grey. I remember your mother. She was a great lady. May God bless her and may she Rest In Peace. 🙏
#3 Comment By Peggy Boyer Moore On June 20, 2022 @ 5:31 pm
To all the Chatham kids and family. Your Mom was such a great lady. We were privileged to know her. May she rest in peace. Peace to you all.
#4 Comment By Kay Littlefield Kendall On June 20, 2022 @ 8:45 pm
So sorry for your loss Grey Marti Mark and Christy and family. Your mom was always a pleasant person and funny. I remember your Mom and Annie Compton telling stories at different times to my Dad and myself and Dad and I would just have belly laughs from cracking up. She always asked how my mom was doing whenever I ran into her, while Mom was going thru her chemo treatments.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Prayers to All. 🙏😇🙏
#5 Comment By Ray Hogan On June 20, 2022 @ 10:00 pm
So sorry Chatham clan… Hold close good memories…. Her legacy lives on in all of you…
#6 Comment By Sara Sue Tedesco On June 21, 2022 @ 8:14 am
May her laughter always be with you.
The Tedesco Family
#7 Comment By Jim & Terry Pennebaker On June 21, 2022 @ 9:14 am
Grey, Marti, Mark & Kristi
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a strong, kind & caring person who was always fun to be around, talk with and listen to. She definitely made an indelible impression on me when I was growing up and it was always a joy to see her in person later in life too! The entire Chatham family will be in our thoughts & prayers today and in the days to come as well.
#8 Comment By Tamara Noubarian On June 21, 2022 @ 11:52 am
Grey, Marti, Mark, and Lristi,
I am so sorry that I wasn’t able to attend your mom’s services oh, you know I would have been there if I could. She was a large part of my life growing up, and very special to me. I don’t get to see any of you as much as I would like, but you all mean the world to me.
#9 Comment By Linda Keeley Shone On June 21, 2022 @ 4:37 pm
Gray, Marti, Mark and Christy, your mom was such a fun loving gal, and was always so kind to our family. My Dad just loved her, and loved the birthday video she sent for his 80th birthday. I know she will be missed by everyone that knew her. My condolences to you all.
#10 Comment By Dennis shevlin On June 21, 2022 @ 10:23 pm
My sympathy to the entire family
#11 Comment By Mary Ann Bogner On June 21, 2022 @ 11:59 pm
To All: I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. It changes everything!
May she be at peace now with her friends, relatives and Husband. R.I.P. 🙏🏻
Mrs Chatham ❤️
#12 Comment By James Eddings On June 22, 2022 @ 1:03 pm
Mark and family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.