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Chester A. Haines

1927 - 2017

Chester A. Haines obituary, 1927-2017, Auburn, IL

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1927

DIED

2017

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Bramley Funeral Home - Auburn

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Auburn, Illinois

Chester Haines Obituary

Chester A. Haines 1927 - 2017
Auburn, IL—Chester A. Haines, 90, of Auburn, formerly of Springfield passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at Eastland Retirement Community.
He was born Aug 25, 1927 in New City, IL the son of Guy and Hettie Neal Haines.
He married JoAnn Spencer on Jan 31, 1953.
Chester served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. He was employed at Allis-Chalmers and retired from Holsum Bakery after 33 years. He then worked at Bergners for 10 years as a maintenance man and was a life member of the teamsters.
Chester was an avid Cardinal fan and bowled for many years.
Surviving are his wife, JoAnn; one daughter, Lori (fiancé, Bill McGrew) Jordan of Springfield; one son, John (Pam) Haines of Auburn; three grandchildren, Dawn (Andy) Fuchs, Deanna (Tim) Gasen, and Dustin (Ashley) Haines; five great-grandchildren, Lydia and Lexie Fuchs, Carleigh and Caylee Gasen, and Kennedy Haines; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9:30 am till time of services at 11:30 am, Wednesday Nov. 15, 2017 at Third Presbyterian Church, Springfield with Rev. Joe Eby officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors will be conducted by the Interveteran Burial Detail.
Memorials may be made to Third Presbyterian Church.
Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.bramelyfh.com.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13, 2017.
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Dad, it has been 3 years since you have been gone and I still think of you every day! Miss and love you! Lori

Lori McGrew

Daughter

November 3, 2020

Our prayers are for the Haines family during this difficult time. Please accept our condolences.

Stewart Buecker

November 14, 2017

Ron & Sue Padget

November 13, 2017

Dear Joann, Lori and Mary Lou: So sorry to hear of Chesters passing. I will always remember the good times at Aunt Pegs home when I was a child and Jo and Chet lived next door. Rest In Peace, Chet; you lived a long and good life.

Richard Mayol

Family

November 12, 2017

Joann,John and Lori, So sorry to hear about Chester passing. Will always remember the good times skating etc. Sorry I can't be there for you but you are in my prayers. May he rest in peace. Dorothy (Rehwald) Kochik

November 11, 2017

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