Nancy C. Rennels' Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Nancy Charlene Miller Rennels, age 68 of rural Charleston, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Hilltop Skilled and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, September 18 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The Mass of Christian Burial honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church located at 921 Madison Avenue in Charleston, with Father John Titus presiding. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Mattoon. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Seven County Kidney Fund. Gifts may be left during the visitation or mass or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Nancy was born on January 17, 1947 in Arcola, IL, a daughter to the late William Earl and Mildred (Conlin) Miller of Arcola, Illinois. She is a graduate of Arcola High School and Eastern Illinois University. Seven siblings survive her; Bill Miller and his wife Sandy of Cadwell, IL, Barb Miller-Schuler of Estero, FL, Roger Miller and his wife JoAnn of Apopka, FL, Jim Miller and his wife Linda of Mahomet, IL, Pat Miller and his wife Angie of Monroe, WI, Beth Hainzinger and her husband Scott of Verona, WI and Gary Miller and his wife Julie of Pesotum, IL. Nancy also had five nieces, five nephews, three great nephews, and two great great nieces who will miss her very much. Nancy is survived by Gerald Rennels of Charleston. The two were married on June 26, 1971. She is also survived by two children; Darrell Rennels and his wife Holly of Charleston and Andrea Rennels of Manchester, MO. Since moving to Charleston, Nancy has been an ardent supporter of local athletics. Her surviving grandchildren, Kyler and Brayden Rennels, will miss her presence in the stands. Referees may also note her absence. Nancy was an animal lover and her constant companion through her illness was a hefty Siamese mix, Misty. For more than twelve years, Nancy was in the care of the wonderful people at Davita Dialysis in Mattoon. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff who knew and loved her. Many of her fellow patients also became dear friends. Thank you for loving her so well. Nancy Rennels was thoughtful, faithful, and dutiful to her church and family. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church lost in Nancy a faithful parishioner of more than forty years. Fellow parishioner Joyce Luedke was also Nancy's beloved hair stylist, friend, and confidant. The family appreciates the care and support you have given Mom. Her loss will be grieved by many and her memory carried in our hearts. Everything from her excellent penmanship to her deviled eggs will be sorely missed. She fought a good fight against a myriad of health issues and has finally arrived at a place of perfect peace. Click to view Nancy's memorial video.
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