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Sherl Webster Obituary
VARNA - Sherl E. "Chip" Webster Jr., 66, of Varna, former Sheriff of Marshall County, died on Monday, November 6, 2017, in rural Lacon.
Born January 29, 1951, to the late Sherl E. and Virginia Divan Webster, he married Janice Knoblauch on July 20, 1974, in Toluca.
Chip was in law enforcement for more than 30 years. He served 12 years as Chief Deputy for Sheriff James Frawley. He then served 12 years as the Marshall County Sheriff. He was instrumental in implementing 911 in Marshall County. Chip was a member of Illinois Sheriffs' Association, former Toluca Sportsmen's Club member, former Varna little league coach and an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved going to Texas in the winter for bass fishing and dearly loved his grandchildren.
Chip is survived by his wife, Janice; sons, Mike (Julie) Webster of Seattle, WA, and Matt Webster of Chillicothe; brother, Ralph (Kathy) Webster of Lacon; and grandchildren, Madison and Jackson.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held Friday, November 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon. There will be a private scattering of ashes at a later date.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude or the Illinois River Valley Conservation Group.
Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com.
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April 11, 2018
Jan,
I don't take the paper and have just learned that Chip passed away in November. I wish to extend my sympathies to you and your family.
Carolynn Wabel Tiraboschi
Gailon Loflin
November 12, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Chamberlain
November 11, 2017
Jan, Mike and Matt-
I was so sorry to hear of Chip's passing. Even though I moved away from Marshall county years ago, I still remember fondly what a good guy Chip was and what good friends you were to me. God bless you and your family, and my deepest condolences.
November 10, 2017
Jan, Mike, Matt, and Chip's family
Our hearts are so heavy for you and we wish we had words to comfort you but there are none. Just remember how very much Chip was loved by family and friends. It's been said that "There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world." We're sure he left many imprints on your life and pray they will always comfort you.
With much love and prayers.
Rob & Deb Mannon
Shelly and Gary Griswold
November 10, 2017
Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. Chip was a wonderful sheriff and fellow LWW member. He was an avid hunter: coyotes. Gary also rode to Cat with Ralph. Each of the Webster families is in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelly and Gary Griswold
November 10, 2017
Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. We remember Chip, Jan, and the boys from Chip's time as sheriff, but more as a fellow member of LWW. He helped reduce the coyote population outside LWW. Gary and Ralph, Chip's brother, car pooled together to Cat. All are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bertie Soeder
November 10, 2017
Hugs to all. Rest In Peace Chip. You were a great person I was lucky to know-Bertie
November 9, 2017
So sorry to hear about Chip. Know that we are thinking about you and try to find comfort in a life well lived.
Vern & Netty Schaff
Larry Phillips
November 9, 2017
Jan, Mike & Matt; on behalf of Karen & myself, we wish to offer our heartfelt condolences in Chips passing. I enjoyed our time together coaching summer rec baseball. He was a good friend & will be sadly missed by many. Sincerely, Larry & Karen Phillips
Lisa (Wadas) Tallyn
November 9, 2017
My deepest sympathies to your entire family. Chip was a great friend of my parents Sam and Helen Jean Wadas. They are very sad to hear of Chip's passing also. Prayers and hugs to all of you at this most difficult time.
Barb Radosevich
November 9, 2017
My sincere condolences Jan. I'm so sorry for your loss. May Chip Rest In Peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 9, 2017
May your memories sustain you meet again❤ My prayers to you and your family. Deb Seggerman
susie boniger
November 9, 2017
Dear Janis and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Susie (Zook) Boniger
November 8, 2017
I remember Chip very fondly when he worked at I.C.C. in the public safety dept. with my dad, Herb. They enjoyed their time together, and he was proud to see him advance as Marshall County Sheriff. My prayers and condolences to Janice and his family.
Tim Spinder- Lisle, IL
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