Julie Elizabeth (Trent) Chatterton, 48, of Hanna City, passed away August 9, 2025.
She was born on February 4, 1977, in Dunlap, a daughter of Tom and Connie (Pardieck) Trent. She married Zac Chatterton on May 27, 2000.
Surviving are her children, Jackson Chatterton (Tessa Little) and Brooklyn Chatterton, both of Hanna City; her sister, Carrie (Brian) Newman; her in-laws, Rod and Suzanne (Doran) Chatterton; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Chris and Amy Hart, and Ty and Jennifer Chatterton; and several nieces and nephews, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Preceding Julie in death was their beloved daughter, Olivia Grace; her paternal grandparents, Ernie and Marjorie Trent; and her maternal grandparents, Bob and Joan Pardieck.
After Olivia’s passing, and having witnessed her daughter overcome so many challenges, Julie felt a profound calling to support others facing similar struggles. She returned to school and earned her Bachelor’s of Nursing degree. She then began working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois—where Olivia had spent much of her too-short life.
Julie found deep fulfillment in her work, through both the joyous miracles and the heartbreaking losses she encountered. Yet, her greatest purpose and joy in life was being a devoted wife and mother.
Julie was the kindest of souls, someone who found beauty in everyone and cherished every day spent with her loved ones.
A visitation will be held at Wright and Salmon Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday August 14, 2025.
A private graveside service and burial will take place at Prospect Cemetery in Dunlap.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Hanna City Sportsman Club from 2-5 p.m. Saturday August 16, 2025, with a special prayer at 3:00.
Memorials may be made to the PICU Nurses Sunshine (OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois 530 NE Glen Oak Ave. Peoria, IL 61637) or The Nuge Tyra Foundation https://www.facebook.com/
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