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Horace D. Shelton
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606 Townhall Dr.
Romeoville, Illinois
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Jan. 5, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Anderson Memorial Chapel & Heartland Cremation Services
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Horace D. Shelton Age 88 passed away Saturday December 27, 2025, at his residence in Maryville, TN. Horace is a Veteran of the US Army serving 1957 to 1960. He is survived by his loving daughters Sandra (James) Houtman and Rena McCoulough; grandchildren William (Andrea) Schroeder, Amanda (Matt) Velaski, Brooke Schroeder, Stephanie (Russ) Ingram, Elizabeth (Jeff) Mekeel, and Trisha Bogda; fourteen great grandchildren, also numerous nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Shelton, also his parents Horace and Ellie Shelton. Visitation Monday January 5, 2025, from 9am until the time of service, 11am at Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. (www.anderson-goodale.com) (815) 886-2323
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Rena McCullough
January 1, 2026
With the passing of my father I have lost my person to commiserated with about our daily memory issues . Dad you will always be loved and remembered by everyone whose life you touched. I love you and you will truly be missed. Love Rena. Trisha, Tyler and Alexia
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Diane Velaski
January 1, 2026
Phil Velaski Family - We are sorry for your loss.
Liz Mekeel
January 1, 2026
Grandpa, We are so grateful for everything you taught us and did for us. We will always remember your stories and the wonderful man you were. We love you and we miss you. Love Always, Liz, Jeff and Josh Mekeel
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