Iris L. Chapman

Iris L. Chapman, 80 of Rockville, IN, formerly of Crawford County, IL died at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, IN, Friday, August 22, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born May 28, 1934 in Robinson, IL the daughter of Marion and Helen Love Miller. She graduated from Robinson High School in 1952. Iris worked for Daily Mill and Elevator, Palestine, IL for many years. She then returned to school and received her Bachelor of Science Degree and her Masters Degree, both in Elementary Education. She taught 3rd grade at Lincoln and Washington Grade Schools, retiring after 24 years. Iris was fond of the residents at Ivy Trace Assisted Living in Greencastle, IN where she volunteered every Tuesday for several years. She enjoyed playing the piano and especially fond of church music. She married Clifford Chapman on February 19, 1983 and they moved to Rockville, IN after her retirement where they enjoyed their retirement on Racoon Lake. Clifford preceded Iris on November 6, 1999. She was also preceded by her parents. Survivors include her stepson, Jim (Carolyn) Chapman, Marshall; her two sisters, Helen Ann (John) Battershell, Danville, IN, and Jan (Leon) Kasuboske, Hobe Sound, FL; her brother, David (Sharon) Miller, Marshall; a grandson, Tristen Chapman; a great grandson, Bentley Chapman; nieces, Kerrie (Michael) Murray, Michele Kasuboske and her daughter, Siena Smiejek, Kelly (Ed) Hartle, Allison (Nathan) Nicholas, and their children, Sage and Koda; and her nephew, Chris Miller. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. August 26th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson, IL. Curt Goodwine will be the Celebrant in charge of services. Burial will be in the Robinson New Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Masonic Charities Fund % Grand Lodge of Illinois, 2866 Via Verde, Springfield, IL 62703, the Shrine Hospital for Children, or to the Salvation Army.