Mary Ellen Chalcraft, 80, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Wabash General Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 13, 1944 in Albion, Illinois, the daughter of Charlie and Hula (Neaveill) Clark. On April 12, 1963 she married Gary Edward Chalcraft at the Olive Congregational Church and together they enjoyed fifty-one years of marriage until his passing on May 27, 2014.
Mary will be remembered most for the love she gave so freely—as a devoted mother, proud grandmother, caring sister, and loyal friend. She never met a stranger and just loved people. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting gifts for family and friends. She also loved to play bingo where she made many friendships. She could often be found in her kitchen where she loved to cook and bake. Above all, Mary cherished her family and the time she was able to spend with them. Mary worked for many years at Champion Laboratories. She was a member of Heartland Worship Center and dearly loved her Church family. Mary will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
Mary will be remembered by her three sons, Greg (Vanessa) Chalcraft, Marcus Chalcraft, and Gerald (Shannon) Chalcraft; one daughter, Mitzi (David) Hutton; grandchildren, Sinjun Chalcraft, Christopher Hutton, Cassie Hutton, Abigail Compton, Kelsie Willson, Karlee Willson, Matthew Hutton, and Joseph Hutton; great grandchildren, Skarlett Newman, Katelyn Hutton, Chandler Hutton and Gideon Hutton; brothers, Dale Clark and Charles (June) Clark; sister, Jenny Farmer; many loved cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, Laura Smith and Terry Garner.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Keith Clark, Joann Clark, Elmer Clark, Evelyn Compton, Shirley Baker, Russell Clark, and Linda Conover.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1200 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2025 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, north and west of Albion, Illinois, with Pastor Tony Hodgson officiating.
Memorial Contributions can me made in Mary’s memory to Heartland Worship Center. Envelopes will be at the cemetery, or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Mary’s tribute wall and leave condolences for the Chalcraft family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
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