Laura Ann Cleiman

LAURA ANN CLEIMAN, 61, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:56 am, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her residence.

She was born to the late Lendle and Ruth (nee Hartsock) Milligan on December 31, 1963 in Gibson City, Illinois.

Laura married Meredith “Butch” Cleiman on February 14, 2003 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on November 24, 2024.

She had worked as a housekeeper at Chester Memorial Hospital for over 18 years.

Laura was a member of Second Baptist Church in DuQuoin, Illinois. She enjoyed collecting rocks, decorating and spending time with her family.

Survivors:

   1 Daughter: 

        Christina Jackson (Duane Haffner) Chester, IL

   1 Sister: 

        Pam (Mike) Schroeder Chester, IL

   1 Brother-in-law: 

        Robert Cleiman Chester, IL

   3 Grandchildren: 

        Hunter Downey, Cole Jackson and Jacob Jackson

   1 Niece: 

        Danyel (Jason) Martin Chester, IL

   1 Nephew: 

        William (Katina) Zettler Sesser, IL

   2 Great Nephews: 

        Michael Martin and Wyatt Zettler

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Grandson – Bradley Jackson, Jr. and 1 Brother – Bruce Milligan

Funeral Service: 

   11:00 am, Saturday, December 13, 2025

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment: 

   Evergreen Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   ALS Foundation