Viola Jean Salger

VIOLA “JEAN” SALGER, 73, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Barney and Goldie (nee Novak) Byram on April 26, 1951 in Chester, Illinois.

Jean married Larry Salger on August 7, 1973 in Chester, Illinois; he survives.

She was a homemaker.

Jean enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors:

Husband:

Larry Salger Evansville, IL

2 Children:

Christopher (Jackie) Salger Evansville, IL

April Maly Chester, IL

3 Siblings:

Judy Moreman Danville, IL

Richard Byram Chester, IL

Jerry Byram Carbondale, IL

10 Grandchildren:

Dustin (Tarina) Salger, Vicky Salger, Misty (Nathan) Thies, Christopher (Paige) Salger II, Terri Jackson, Morgan Jackson, James Jackson, Bradley Jackson, Ashley Jackson and Daniel Maly

Numerous Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 2 Siblings – Barney Byram, Jr. and June James

It was Jean’s wish to be cremated.