Vernon Derossett

Vernon W. Derossett, 72, of Chenoa, formerly of Pontiac, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:10 a.m. at Meadows Home in Chenoa.

The funeral service will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pontiac Church of the Nazarene, 618 N. Plum Street, Pontiac, IL. Pastor Fred Fritz will officiate.

Friends may call on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Burial will follow the service at Cornell Cemetery in Cornell, IL.

Vernon was born on June 12, 1940 in Streator, IL, son of James Derossett and Grace (Persinger) Wilkerson. He married Joanne Enervold on October 23, 2004 in Pontiac, IL. She survives in Pontiac.

He is survived by one son, Allen (Lori) Berryhill of Streator, IL; three step-sons, James Messer of Bakersfield, CA; Ralph Messer of Pontiac, IL and Bruce Messer of Pontiac, IL; two daughters, Jennifer Derossett of Marsellies, IL; Sherri Derossett of Streator, IL; four sisters, Barbara (Orrin) Tucker of Kanaley, IL; Carolyn Brunton of Vinita, OK; Elain (Keith) Kelly of Bloomington, IL and Linda (Barry) Masters of Odell, IL; one grandchild, Amber Gordon and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one brother, Larry Derossett of Streator, IL.

Vernon was a graduate of Woodland High School. He was employed at Caterpillar, retiring after 35 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

The family requests that memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice.