Leslie O'Dell Obituary
In loving memory of Leslie O'Dell of Mattoon, Illinois, who departed this world on March 28, 2025 at the age of 102. Leslie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtiss O'Dell and Bessie O'Dell (Anderson); his wife Karen A. Poe; his daughters, Judy Driskell, Janet Wilson and Anita Blethroade; his stepson Kyle White; his son-in-law Jim Driskell; and his grandson Bruce Bonell.
He is survived by: his sons, Curt O'Dell of Toledo, IL and Reverend Les O'Dell (Linda) of East Longmeadow, MA; and his son-in-law David Blethroade of Humboldt, IL. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor may be given to the Apostolic Center of Mattoon, Willow Breeze Hospice House of Mattoon or the VA Voluntary Services of Danville. Donate to Charity Apostolic Center of Mattoon Donate to Charity Willow Breeze (Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice) 1004 Health Center Dr. Prairie Pavilion 2, Mattoon, IL 61938 Donate to Charity.
