Obituaries

May 7, 1939 to January 13, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Chester Eugene “Chet” Hintz, 82, of Medaryville (formerly of Fortine, MT), passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, at his home.

He was born May 7, 1939 in McLeansboro, IL to the late Edward Stanley and Frieda Geraldine Ledbetter Hintz. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Forrestal from 1956-1960. On Oct. 31, 1996, he married Diane Susan Matthies in Las Vegas. She survives.

Chester Hintz

He is also survived by:
Eugene (Kacy) Hintz, Son
Ronald Hintz, Son
William Stephenson, Step-Son
Jason Pennington, Step-Son
2 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Diane Awe Hintz, Former Spouse

After receiving an honorable military discharge, Mr. Hintz went to work as a union pipefitter. He was a proud member of the Medaryville American Legion Post #96 and Chicago Pipe Fitters Union Local #597. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well as being outdoors.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, at the funeral home. The American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home following services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com