Donald L. Hallett's Obituary
LERNA, IL - Donald Lee Hallett, age 88 of Lerna, Illinois, went to see his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 while at his residence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until noon on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at noon on Monday at the funeral chapel with Pastor Whit Lauwers officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Janesville Cemetery located in Pleasant Grove Township. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Carle Hospice or to Salisbury Church. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.Don was born August 7, 1929 in Mattoon, Illinois. He was one of ten children born to the late Bert and Charlotte (Shafer) Hallett. He married Clara Thompson on June 2, 1951in Champaign, Illinois and they shared 52 years of marriage prior to her death on June 4, 2003. He is survived by three children, son Steve Hallett and wife Candi of South Carolina, daughter, Debra Hood and husband Mark and son, Stan Hallett and wife Cheryl, all of Lerna; six grandchildren, Michael (Tammy) Hallett, Chad (Jessica) Hallett, Kimberly (Sean) Newby, Kelsey (Jeremy) Hoenes, Todd Hood and fiancé Sheida and Nikki Hood; eight great-grandchildren, Rhett and Jazlyn Hallett, Lainey and Cullen Newby, Jaylyn Stanley, Jaxdyn and Brinlyn Hoenes, and Olivia Hood; several nieces and nephews, and his beloved canine companion, Sandy. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded by all his siblings, Dorothy, Grace, Ethel, Ruth, Opal, Cora, Helen, Howard and Eugene.Don was a graduate of Mattoon High School and was employed by Blaw-Knox in Mattoon. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Salisbury Church, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Angus Association.Don loved the outdoors, raised all sorts of animals and was a showman of Black Angus cattle. He was a people person who never met a stranger and always graced the presence of others with his smile. It was pleasant to be in his company. He loved his family dearly and always put their needs first. He will always be fondly and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends.Click to view Family Memorial Video.Funeral ServiceThe funeral service for Don Hallett was held at noon on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Adams Funeral Chapel with Pastor Whit Lauwers officiating. Pianist, Ruth Ann Craig, provided the prelude and postlude selections which included ""How Great Thou Art"" and ""Amazing Grace"". Burial followed in Janesville Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93 combined Honor Guard along with the Illinois National Guard Military Funeral Detail. Pallbearers were Michael Hallett, Chad Hallett, Rhett Hallett, Todd Hood, Jeremy Hoenes and Sean Newby. Honorary Pallbearers were Phil Wilson and Bill Hallett. Participating Honor Guard Members were Phil Kerz, Detail Commander; Dale Downs, Chaplain; Jessie Stephens, Color Bearer; John Gelb and Butch Jenkins, Color Guard; Mark Beabout, Bugler; and Max Carpenter, Mike Zimmerle, Paul Buester, Gary Grounds, Dave Finley and Eugene Winnett, Riflemen. SERVICES Visitation Monday, January 29, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Funeral Service Monday, January 29, 2018 12:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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