Opal Ruth Dees Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Opal Ruth Dees (Vandalia, Illinois), who passed away on December 23, 2019, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mothers, Vivian Radliff and Eva Radliff (McMillan); her former husband Leonard Chatham; and her spouse Delton Dees. She is survived by: her children, Gerald Chatham of Crystal Lake, Larry Chatham of Highland and Sherryl Chatham (Bob Huneke) of Wildwood, MO; her grandsons, Brian Chatham (Dawn) of Pleasanton, CA and Craig Chatham (Kendra) of Crystal Lake; her great grandchildren, Miles, Colin, Emerson, Elise and Ashlyn Chatham; and her sister Lorraine McKee of Gulfport, MS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Samaritan's Purse.
