M. Charlene Crossman

M. Charlene Crossman, age 82, of Aledo, Illinois formerly of Vermont, Illinois died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Trinity Medical Center - West, Rock Island. Graveside services are 11:00 AM Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Vermont Cemetery, Vermont. Visitation is from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Friday, March 17, 2006 at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be left for the Mercer County Animal Shelter. She was born November 14, 1923 in Vermont, Illinois the only child of Earl and Edna Belle (McDonald) Andrews. She married Herbert Charles Crossman, Sr. on May 28, 1943 in St. Charles, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1999. Charlene had worked several years as City Clerk of Vermont. She also was a real estate agent out of Macomb. She enjoyed crocheting, word finds and was an avid reader. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Vermont Christian Church. Charlene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, E. Elene and Darryl Waters, Aledo; sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert C. Jr. and Jean Crossman and Hurley A. and Tana Crossman, Vermont and Monte A. and Becky Crossman, Astoria; six grandchildren, Preston, Patrick and Christopher Waters, Jesse and Andrew Crossman and Brett Crossman; two great grandchildren; Thaddeaus and Ericka Crossman; two step granddaughters, Jessica Young and Jennifer Elliott; and 1 step great granddaughter, Carmen Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.