Helen Ruth Chaudoin
August 8, 1932 - December 12, 2016
Helen Ruth Chaudoin, 93, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Heritage Heath in Jacksonville. She was born, Aug. 8, 1923, in Murrayville, the daughter of Earl and Helen Dobson Hall. She married George Chaudoin. He preceded her in death. She later married Lennie Chaudoin. He also preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Gail Baptist of Jacksonville and Marilyn Gatschenberger of Springfield; three grandchildren, Melissa (Howard) Hall, one grandchild, Schell Chaudoin who was raised in her home from age three, and Eric Reiser; six great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Robert (Donna) Hall of Jacksonville; and one sister, Ilene Shafer of Winchester. One son, Gary Chaudoin; one granddaughter, Tomieka (surviving husband, Vance) Courier; five siblings, John Hall, Leila Hawkins, David Hall, Roy Hall, and Fred Hall preceded her in death. Mrs. Chaudoin was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She was employed by J. Capps and Son Mfg. in Jacksonville twenty plus years until their closing. She then cared for children in her home for thirty years before her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville with interment in the Youngblood Cemetery in Nortonville. Visitation will be held Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until time of the services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Youngblood Cemetery or donor’s choice.
Helen Ruth Chaudoin, 93, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Heritage Heath in Jacksonville. She was born, Aug. 8, 1923, in Murrayville, the daughter of Earl and Helen Dobson Hall. She married George Chaudoin. He preceded her... View Obituary & Service Information