Oma A Phelps

OMA A. PHELPS, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:34 pm, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence.

She was born to the late Jesse and Effie (nee Parker) Nance on January 17, 1939, in Chester, Illinois.

Oma married David L. Phelps on September 16, 1967, at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on June 22, 2012.

Oma had worked at American Device in Steeleville, Illinois, for many years.

She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church in Rockwood, Illinois. Her hobbies included sewing and quilting. She dedicated her time to volunteering at the American Legion and V.F.W. in Chester. Oma's greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Survivors:

3 Sons:

Thomas (Cindy) Frazer, Jr.  Red Bud, IL

Brett Frazer  Chester, IL

Todd (Kimberly) Frazer  Perryville, MO

7 Grandchildren:

Amy Bateman, Crystal (Jay) Heet, Aaron (Calli) Frazer, Justin Frazer (Fiancée Melissa Johnson), Amber Frazer, Jeffrey (Lauren) Frazer, and Makaela Frazer

2 Step Grandchildren:

Alana Greatting and Bradden Greatting

Many Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter – Laurie Leiann Bateman, 1 Grandson – Matthew Bateman, 4 Brothers – Roy Cluster, Earl Nance, Forrest Nance, and Russell Nance, and 4 Sisters – Lilah Morgan, Esther Hartman, Sharon Owen, and Omega Reeder

Memorial Service:

2:00 pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Tom Klausing

Inurnment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Saturday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sunday – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Pleasant Ridge Church, Rockwood, Illinois