Tom Durkee

TOM DURKEE , 6 8 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:27 am, Friday, March 12, 2021 at his residence.

He was born to the late Jack and Mildred “Mickey” (nee Bendel) Durkee on December 5, 1952 in Chester, Illinois.

Tom married Charleene Gamblin on January 18, 1997 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

Tom worked as an Electrical Superintendent for Honeywell Intelligrated in Mason, Ohio for 10 years.

He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Operating Engineers #318.

Survivors:

Wife:

Charleene Durkee Chester, IL

3 Children:

William (Megan) Kasel Oakland, CA

Brittani Hughes Chester, IL

Roy (Janna) Durkee Covington, IN

6 Grandchildren:

Isabella, Sophia, Trevor, Lily, Jack, and Maverick

1 Great Granddaughter:

Willow

Preceded in Death by : Parents and 2 Brothers – Melvin Mueller and Willard “Bud” Mueller

Funeral Service :

6:00 pm, Monday, March 15, 2021

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Dr. Mike Fogerson

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and

please use social distancing guidelines.

Inurnment:

Will be held at a later date

Cedar Fork Cemetery

Perryville, Missouri

Memorials :

Family Choice