Delphine "Del" J. Girard

DELPHINE “DEL” J. GIRARD, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Columbia, Columbia, Illinois.

She was born to the late Alfred and Malinda (nee Castens) Koch on April 10, 1933 in Jackson County, Illinois.

Del had worked as a secretary for Gilster Mary-Lee Corp. She also played the organ at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chester for weekly services, weddings and funerals for many years.

Survivors:

1 Son:

Eric (Heather Ebers) Girard St. Louis, MO

2 Granddaughters:

Madeline and Elyse Girard

2 Sisters-in-law:

Edith Koch & Connie Koch

3 Nieces and 1 Nephew

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 2 Brothers – E. Earl Koch and Leland P. Koch, 1 Grandson – William Eric Girard and 1 Nephew – Robert Koch

A private graveside will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Westpoint, Illinois.