- Date Of Birth: January 6, 1921
- Date Of Death: April 10, 2009
- State: Illinois
Nelda V. Runkel, 88, of Jacksonville, IL died April 10, 2009 at her residence.
She was born January 6, 1921 in Virden, IL; the daughter of W. Archie and Mary Mamie Lowder Deatherage. She married Charles P. Runkel on December 26, 1942 in Palmyra, MO and he survives.
She is also survived by two daughters, N. Denise Stafford (husband, Don) of Eureka and Janette Chaplin (husband, Paul) of Jackson, TN; four grandchildren, Nicohl Stafford of Eureka, Darrell Stafford (wife, Angie) of Flanagan, Laura Butler (husband, Lucas) of Thompsons Station, TN, and Aaron Chaplin (wife, Rebekah) of Memphis, TN; and four great grandchildren, Scott, Zachary, Caleb, and Joshua.
Mrs. Runkel was a dedicated beautician for 42 years working from the shop in her home on West College. She was a member of Central Christian Church, American Legion Post 279 Auxiliary, and the Order of Eastern Star.
