MARY ELLEN (nee VIERNUM) CHAMNESS, 49, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:04 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born to late Ardell and Anna (nee Anderson) Viernum on February 26, 1964 in Benton, Illinois. She had been a Nurse's Assistant at Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois. She was a member of Grace Ministries in Chester, Illinois. Survivors: 2 Children Erin (Jordon) White Willisville, IL Charles Wiggs Chester, IL 1 Sister Sharon (William) Wohlt North Carolina 1 Brother Donald Viernum Buckner, IL 1 Grandchild Jesse White Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Sister - Brenda Hughes It was Mary's wishes to be cremated. Visitation: Monday - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Interment: To be held at a later date Memorials: Family Choice