MYRL O. BIGHAM, 82, of Chester, IL, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2010, at St. Ann's Healthcare Center in Chester, IL. She was born to the late Lenard and Bessie (nee: Brewer) Hanger on December 13, 1927 in Ellington, MO. She married Russell Bigham on June 1, 1947 in Cutler, IL. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1974. Myrl was a retired dietitian at Chester Mental Health Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chester, IL. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Senior Citizens Club and was an Eastern Star. Survivors: 1 Son: Daryl Bigham Chester, IL 1 Daughter: Gale (Rex) Berkbigler Chester, IL 2 Brothers: Lenard (Barbara) Hanger Chester, IL Bill (Earleen) Hanger Prairie du Rocher, IL 2 Grandchildren: Corey & Kerri 2 Great Grandchildren: Grant & Trent Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Russell Bigham, 1 Sister - Neva Brandhorst and 1 Brother - Gary Hanger. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday July 17, 2010 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Chapel, Chester, IL Officiating: Dr. Mike Fogerson Visitation: Friday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, 7:30 am to 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Interment: Cutler Cemetery Cutler, IL Memorials: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association