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Beverly Korando, formerly of Chester

Beverly A. Korando, 76, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Majestic Care of Southport, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was born to the late Lawrence and Aileen (nee Gifford) Ramsey on June 8, 1946 in Pangburn, Arkansas.

Beverly married Patrick "Pat" Korando on Dec. 14, 1967 in Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 11, 2014.

She co-owned and operated the Past Times Bar in Chester.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Steeleville, Illinois. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching birds and growing flowers.

Beverly is survived by two sons, Patrick R. (Angela) Korando of Indianapolis and Mike (Deana) Korando of Chester; two sisters, Marie Green of Pangburn, Arkansas and Betty Owens of Nashville, Illinois; one brother, Raymond (Michelle) Ramsey of Pekin, Illinois; five grandchildren, Patrick, Daltyn, Kevin (Shannon), Chase (Natalyn) and Daylin; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Richard Ramsey.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 20, 2022 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Rockwood, Illinois, officiated by the Rev. Phillip Keeton.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

To view this obituary and sign the register book, visit www.wpfh.net.