EMIL N. ONDERDONK, 81, of Chester, Illinois passed away at 8:51 am, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Albert J. and Bertine P. (nee: Fuytinck) Onderdonk on June 6, 1932 in Belgique, MO. Emil was married to Rudelle Luckhaupt on December 24, 1974 at Chester, IL; she survives. He was a retired Pressman for The Spartan Printing Company, Sparta, Illinois. Emil was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester Illinois and had served on the Parish Council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #3790, Chester, Illinois where he was a Past Grand Knight and a Long Time Financial Secretary, the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Fort Kaskaskia Assembly and the Graphic Communication International Union Survivors Wife: Rudelle Onderdonk Chester, IL 1 Daughter: Cheri (Russell) Clifton Perryville, MO 2 Step-Daughters: Melanie Draves Corydon, IN Sandie Schreiber Houston, TX 2 Step-Sons: Gary Simmons Chester, IL Jeff Simmons Chester, IL 2 Brothers: Michael (Jan) Onderdonk Millersville, MO Robert (Hassel) Onderdonk Millersville, MO 1 Sister: Theresa (Charles) Geringer Perryville, MO 3 Grandchildren: Mia Yamnitz Samuel Clifton Libby Clifton Step-Grandchildren Step-Great Grandchildren Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Survive Preceded in death by: Parents, 3 Brothers - Albert, Jr., Howard and Melvin Onderdonk and 1sister - Sister Mary Ann Onderdonk Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Tuesday April 22, 2014 St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F. Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Monday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, 7:30 am - 9:45 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois A 4th Degree Chalice Service will be held 7:00 pm Monday at the Funeral Home Memorials: St. Mary Catholic Church
