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Imogene Carter Challans

Imogene Carter Challans

Female 1931 - 2007  (75 years)


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  • Name Imogene Carter Challans 
    Birth 8 Dec 1931 
    Gender Female 
    Obituary
    • McCracken-Dean FH, Pana, IL Online Obituary

      Imogene Challans Denbow, 75, of Pana, died Monday, November 12, 2007 in the Pana Community Hospital. She was born December 8, 1931 in Carrollton, Illinois, the daughter of Harold C. and Rhea T. Chapman Carter. Imogene was a graduate of Carlinville High School and lived most of her life in Pana. She worked as a licensed medical recorder at Pana Community Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, as well as a a CNA at Heritage Manor—Pana. Imogene was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Tower Hill. She married Kenneth H. Challans on February 26, 1949 in Carlinville, IL. He passed away on June 14, 2001. She married Robert S. Denbow on January 21, 1995 in Pana, IL.
      Imogene is survived by her husband: Robert S. Denbow, Pana, IL; children: Richard H. Challans & wife Jolayne, Ramsey, IL; James P. Challans, Pana, IL; & Marla G. Leigh, Pana, IL; step children: Danny Lee Denbow & wife Ann, Waynesville, MO; Bonnie Lou Miller & husband David, Pana, IL; & Robert Frank Denbow & wife Cheryl, Findlay, IL; 9 Grandchildren: Colleen Halford & husband Aaron; David S. Challans & wife Patsey; Shelly Challans; Jamie R. Challans & companion Mandy; Jared K. Challans; Kena McGlaughlen & husband Brian; Jennifer Bowman; Stephine Leigh; & Jacob Steck; 10 Great Grandchildren: Ashley & Luke Halford; Samantha, Alyssa, Meloney Challans; Sierra Challans; Matthew Passoni; and Dalton, Brayden, & Madison McGlaughlen; 6 Step Grandchildren: Beth Denbow; Janet Denbow; James Denbow & wife Melissa; Charyl Pingleton & husband Tracy; Kimberly Westenhaver & husband Mark; and Jerline Denbow; 6 Step Great Grandchildren: Kimberly Denbow, David Denbow, Anna Pingleton, Michael Pingleton, Jacob Westenhaver & Justin Westenhaver; and brother: Karl F. Carter, Carlinville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Challans; sister, Virginia Joyce Koester; & brothers: Cleburn, Lawrence, Wayne, & Lowell Carter.
      There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 14, 2007 in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, IL at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Pease officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend the Sunday, November 18, 2007 service at 10:30 a.m. in New Hope Baptist Church in Tower Hill for a service of remembrance for Imogene Challans Denbow.

      Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, Tower Hill, IL 62571
    Death 12 Nov 2007 
    Person ID I6573  Hillbillies & Vikings
    Last Modified 2 May 2023 

    Family Robert Sherman Denbow,   b. 7 Apr 1916, Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 2010, Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 21 Jan 1995 
    Family ID F1973  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Apr 2023 

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