Joni D. Searles

JONI D. SEARLES, 66, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:24 pm, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her residence.

She was born to the late Clyde L. and Judith (nee Jones) Searles on August 19, 1956 in Wood River, Illinois.

Joni had worked in the Administrative Office at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 25 years.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. Joni was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Beta Nu Chapter and served on the Popeye Committee for many years. She enjoyed crafting, art and decorating for all kinds of special occasions. Joni loved her family, her friends, her friend’s children and her sorority sisters and so many more have been blessed by her love, friendship and endless gifts and crafts. She will be missed beyond words.

Survivors:

2 Sisters:

Jill (Keith) Lund Pottsboro, TX

Jane (Wayne) Hawkins Pottsboro, TX

1 Aunt:

Marie Dealey East Alton, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Aileen Searles Grand Prairie, TX

Nieces and Nephews:

Amy (Allen) Gardner, Bryan (Krista) Lund, Seth Hawkins and Emma Hawkins, Kayley, Keaton, Kyler and Kohl Searles and Kennedy (Danny) Sanchez

Great Nieces and Nephews:

Michael, Gabriel and Benjamin Gardner and Emily and Victoria Lund

Many Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents and 1 Brother – Melvin Searles

Memorial Service :

11:00 am, Friday, January 20, 2023

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Visitation:

Friday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. John Lutheran School

Beta Sigma Phi