Rodell L. "Van" Jarden

Rodell L. "Van" Jarden, age 76 of Marine, IL, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. He was born on Thursday, June 22, 1939, in Staunton, IL, the son of Udell and Irma Jarden nee Poore. On Tuesday, August 15, 1961, he married Violet Jarden nee Dunlop in Londonderry, Northern, Ireland UK. She survives in Marine, IL. Born and raised at Staunton, IL. After serving with the National Guard for two years he joined the US Navy, serving on the USS Dealey (Destroyer Escort) as a Machinist's Mate, during "Operation Blue Bat" in the Lebanon Cold War Crisis. After his service he returned to Staunton and began working with his father as a painter. Later he became a printing supervisor with Hano in Mt Olive, IL and following from 1967 to 1981 was a supervisor at Wall Street Journal in Highland, IL. He then returned to painting until retiring in 2001. He and his wife vacationed with family during retirement, enjoyed long drives, and listening to AM radio. He enjoyed the outdoors, taking care of his yard, and going fishing. He was known for his creativity, quick wit and being able to fill a room with laughter by his humor. But most important of all to him was the time he spent with his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family was what he cherished most. Survivors include: Wife - Violet Jarden, nee Dunlop, Marine, IL Daughter - Dawn C. (Steve) Polus, Marine, IL Daughter - Jennifer L. (David) Rikli, Highland, IL Daughter - Tanya (Mark) Slifka, New Douglas, IL Grandchild - Ashley N. (significant other-Keith Parish) Dresch, New Douglas, IL Grandchild - Alisha C. Dresch, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Annie M. Polus, Marine, IL Grandchild - Nicholas R. (girlfriend-Brittany Davidson) Rikli, Granite City, IL Grandchild - Patrick A. (Nicole) Rikli, Surprise, AZ Grandchild - Hillary G. Rikli, Springfield, IL Grandchild - Emily Slifka, New Douglas, IL Grandchild - Natalie Slifka, New Douglas, IL Grandchild - Andrew Slifka, New Douglas, IL Great Grandchild - Trinity L. Dresch (twin), New Douglas, IL Great Grandchild - Quentin J. Dresch (twin), New Douglas, IL Great Grandchild - Nikolle A. Rikli, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Carl J. Rikli, Highland, IL Step Grandchild - Ian E. Polus, Litchfield, IL Step Grandchild - Lyle D. Polus, Hillsboro, IL Step Great Grandchild - Noah R. Polus, Litchfield, IL Sister - Maxine (Don) Morgan, Jacksonville, FL Sister - Donna L. (Harley) Linn, Santa Fe, NM Brother - Billy J. Simons, Phoenix, AZ Many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father - Udell Frederick Jarden Mother - Irma Maxine Jarden, nee Poore Step Father - William "Bill" Simons (since Rodell was age 12) Brother - Jerome D. Bond Brother - Carl Dean Jarden. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL., with Rev. Maurice Alms, pastor, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Livingston, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude's Children Research Hospital .

Rodell L. "Van" Jarden

June 22, 1939 - March 25, 2016