Arlene L. Chambers's obituary , Passed away on August 5, 2025 in Malta, Illinois

Arlene L. Chambers

October 1, 1936 - August 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Malta, Illinois

Arlene L. Chambers's obituary , Passed away on August 5, 2025 in Malta, Illinois

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Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Arlene L. Chambers

October 1, 1936 - August 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Malta, Illinois

Arlene L. Chambers Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Arlene L. Chambers of Malta, Illinois, who passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Arlene L. Chambers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid Arlene farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Arlene is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ellis Anderson and Gertrude Anderson (Chantrill); her brother Lloyd Anderson; her sister-in-law Patricia Anderson; and her sons-in-law, James McGee and Michael Haub.

She is survived by: her husband Merle Chambers of Malta, IL; and her daughters, Sheryl McGee of Rochelle, IL, Laurene Kerwin (David) of Raytown, MO and Deanne Haub of Creston, IL. She is also survived by her five grandchildren; her four great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Nash-Nelson Funeral Home - Waterman (1001 E Garfield St, Waterman, IL 60556). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Nash-Nelson Funeral Home (1001 E Garfield St, Waterman, IL 60556). A burial was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at 3406 Cemetery Rd, Shabbona, IL 60550.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory



Fri

Aug 08

Visitation

Nash-Nelson Funeral Home - Waterman
1001 E Garfield St, Waterman, IL 60556

Fri

Aug 08

Funeral service

Nash-Nelson Funeral Home
1001 E Garfield St, Waterman, IL 60556

Fri

Aug 08

Burial

3406 Cemetery Rd, Shabbona, IL 60550

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