Cleo Mae Applegate

CLEO MAE APPLEGATE, 95 , of Chester , Illinois , passed away at 1:35 am , Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Chester , Illinois .

She was born to the late Fred and Ruth Elizabeth (nee: Grabel) Rodenhouser on May 28, 1921 in Galesburg , Illinois .

She married Rexford Arnold Applegate on July 28, 1944 in Galesburg , Illinois . He preceded her in death on December 5, 2002 .

Cleo was a math teacher for 28 years.

She was a member of Grace Church Ministries in Chester , Illinois .  She was an Eastern Star, a Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service (traveling Ministry) and was involved with Prayer Partner for “Every Home For Christ” for 30 years.

Survivors:
3 Children:        Anita (Jerry) Stanfill Rockford , IL
Betty (James) Krieg Chester , IL
Fred ( Nancy ) Applegate Rockford , IL
1 Sister-in-law:  Marilyn Applegate                   Kilgore, TX
9 Grandchildren: Mike (Tanya) Stanfill, Penny (Dan) Graybeal,
John (Renee) Stanfill, Jessica (Gabe) Doiron,
Janette (Jermaine) Jones, Jeff (Krista) Krieg,
Jason Applegate, Laura Applegate, and Daniel
(Erica) Applegate

14 Great Grandchildren
7 Great-Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Husband – Rex Applegate, 2 Brothers – Don Rodenhouser and Fred E. Rodenhouser and 1 Sister – Dorothy Munday

Memorial Service: 11:00 am Saturday, February 18, 2017
Grace Church Ministries, Chester , Illinois

Officiating: Pastor Ron Coleman

Visitation :             Saturday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Grace Church Ministries, Chester , Illinois

Burial will be at a later date

Memorials: Family Choice

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.