Thompsonville- Claris Ann “C.C.” Chullen, age 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:00am on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion.
Claris was born in Melvin, Kentucky on October 11, 1944, the daughter of John and Ella (Stewart) Chullen. She proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963~1966. After her naval career, Claris attended Southern Illinois University, where she received her Masters of Education with an emphasis on Art. Mrs. Chullen worked as a teacher for Christopher Community High School for thirty-seven years, until her retirement.
Survivors include-
Daughter- Clarice Michele and James Moroni of Toledo, Ohio
Daughter- Jolene JM Chullen of Goreville
Daughter- Barretta Chullen of Thompsonville
Son- Braxton Chullen of Thompsonville
Son- Bryson Chullen of Thompsonville
Grandson- James Moroni II of Toledo, Ohio
Brother- John Lee and Sue Chullen of Benton
Sister- Cinda and Joe Riccio of Houston, Texas
Several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services to celebrate Claris’ life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. A time of visitation will be held from 11:00am until 2:00pm on Friday at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.
For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Attn: Judy Duncan; 1616 W. Main Street; Marion, IL 62959.