ROSALEE CHOATE, 86, of Rockwood, IL, passed away on at 1:35 pm, Monday August 2, 2010, at her home in Rockwood, IL. She was born to the late Fred and Bernice Iona (nee: Harmon) Draves on September 16, 1923 in Randolph County, IL. She married Albert Harold Choate on May 8, 1952 in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2002. Rosalee was a hairdresser. She was of the Presbyterian faith and was a member of Royal Neighbors, Eagles and VFW Auxiliary. Survivors: 4 Sons: John (Debbie) Choate Ava, IL Alan (Mary) Choate Rockwood, IL Dale (Linda) Choate Cutler, IL George Choate Rockwood, IL 2 Daughters: Inis (Dennis) Biesterfeld Hollister, MO Kathy (Don) Korando Chester, IL 1 Sister-in-law: Eula Choate Collinsville, IL 1 Brother-in-law: Charles Choate Fairview Heights, IL 20 Grandchildren 42 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchild Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Albert Harold Choate, 1 Brother - Merle Draves, 3 Grandchildren and 1 Great Granddaughter. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday August 5, 2010 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Chapel, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Cecil Dunning and Rev. Tom Klausing Visitation: Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, 7:30 am to 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Interment: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Rockwood, IL Memorials: American Lung Association