CLAUDETTE "Midge" H. JAMES, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:10 am on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born to the late William Virgil and Laura (nee Bendorf) Dethrow on May 6, 1945 in Chester, Illinois. She married Robert Lynn James on June 1, 1962 in Chester, Illinois; he survives. She was a homemaker and also had an in-home daycare for over 15 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Chester, Illinois and a 50 year member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Chester, Illinois. She was a huge St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Fan and her favorite player was Yadier Molina. She loved going shopping, traveling, especially going to the Smokey Mountain, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors: Husband: Lynn James Chester, IL 3 Children: David (Jane) James Chester, IL Missy James Chester, IL Heather (Rob) Allen Patton, MO 3 Grandchildren: Kaylee & Matt James Ashley Allen 9 Siblings: Delbert (Barbara) Dethrow Sparta, IL Darlene Runge Bethalto, IL Marlene Narragon Greenville, SC Pat (Jim) Grah Rockwood, IL June (Frank) Combs Chester, IL Cookie (David) Hindman Collinsville, IL Glynda Duvall Belleville, IL Kenny (Janet) Fudge Steeleville, IL Wanda Dethrow Chester, IL Special Goddaughter: Jacey Hecht Special Great Nephew: Nick Jones Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Mother - Laura Fudge, 2 Brothers - Dick Dethrow and Kevin Fudge and 2 Brothers-in-law - Jim Runge and Ivor Narragon Funeral Service: 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2015 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Dr. Mike Fogerson Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Saturday- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday - 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Sunday 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Memorials: First Baptist Church
