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Lynda HUFFSTUTLER Obituary
Lynda Lou "Nan" Huffstutler
CHATHAM, IL - Lynda Lou "Nan" Huffstutler, 75, of Chatham, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at St. John's Hospice.
She was born March 8, 1939, in Carbondale, to William and Ruby Simmons Bridwell, who preceded her in death. Her brother, William, also preceded her in death.
She married Fred A. Huffstutler in 1964. Lynda was retired and had been a hairstylist and co-owner of Affair with Hair, in Chatham. Lynda was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Past Worthy Matron.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, Fred; children, Terry P. Ulinski of Florida, Douglas J. Ulinski, Elizabeth (Marc) Johnson of Florida, Vicky Huffstutler, Bruce Huffstutler, Dianne Folder and Tori Gerberding, all of Chatham; grandchildren: Courtney, Shelby, Aaron, Dalton, Samantha, Rachel, Sean, Tory, Hannah, and Jordan; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Sara Branson of Chatham; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Chatham, before services.
Her family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Rte. 4, Chatham. Memorial service ceremony will follow at 4 p.m. with Paula Staab Polk, funeral celebrant.
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or [email protected].
Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Rte. 4, Chatham, IL, is serving the Huffstutler family. To offer your condolences, visit www.staabpolk.com.
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The Mergler Family
June 7, 2014
Our deepest Condolences to Fred and Tori and the rest of Lynda's family. We enjoyed being her neighbor. She was a kind lady and I'm sure will be missed by many. May you find peace in the coming days,knowing that she is comfortable.
Karen Miller
June 6, 2014
Lynda will be greatly missed. Many fond memories of her. May GOD give the family peace and comfort at this time.
Robert Krueger
June 6, 2014
Condolences to Fred and the family
Jim (Jimery) Emery
June 6, 2014
I have some wonderful memories of Lynda. I echo what Greg expressed, she was like a second mom to me as well. She opened up her heart and home raising a ton of us kids. Forever in my thoughts!!
ralph anders
June 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 6, 2014
My sympathy to you Shelby and your family , god bless you all xx from Kay and Melvyn from England xx
Bob Anders
June 6, 2014
Lynda was an awesome lady who I will remember most for her warmth and words of encouragement. May the Lord be with her family during their grieving and know His will is done and Lynda is home, no longer in pain.
Greg Applegate
June 6, 2014
Linda was like a second Mom to me growing up next door. A special lady who will be missed by all she touched. Love and prays to your family.
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