Linda Diane Teel, 62, of Chatham, IL died at 9:40 am Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1950 in Mattoon, IL to James F. and Kathryn Forcum Rue. She married her childhood sweetheart, George Robert “Bob” Teel on August 22, 1970 and he survives. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Bob; a daughter, Jeni (Jonathan) Sperry of Chatham; a son, Bradley R. (Jennifer) Teel of Springfield; two grandchildren, Kate and Amelia Sperry; a brother, Randal (Tammie) Rue of Sherman and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Linda was a resident of Chatham and a member of Clear Lake Church of Christ. Her greatest joy in life was being Oma to her granddaughters, Kate and Amelia.
Visitation: 4 – 7 pm Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10:00 am Thursday, January 3, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Rex Crossland officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caring for Kenya – the Clean Water Project and American Cancer Society.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Time: 10:00 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Lowana Ervin posted on 1/6/13
Bob and family, I am praying for you all as you deal day to day with your great loss. I know your faith is strong and the Lord is watching over you all.