Obituary: Drauden

“Wee” Jean W. Drauden, 85, of Chatsworth, passed away at 3:19 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her residence in Chatsworth.

Mrs. Drauden was born on February 22, 1940, in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter to Alec and Jean (Hill) Campbell. On September 5, 1964, Jean married her forever love Robert Lee Drauden in Glasgow, Scotland, and together they lived in Coal City and, most recently, Chatsworth. Her husband preceded her in death on March 16, 2013.

Survivors include two sons: Mark Drauden of Chatsworth; Gordon Drauden and granddaughter Rachel Drauden, both of Coal City; one brother, Gordon Campbell of Glasgow, Scotland; cousin, “Wee” Mae McShane, Lesley McShane (daughter of Mae) both of Glasgow, Scotland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and daughter-in-law, Melody Drauden.

Cremation rites have been accorded per Jean’s wishes. A graveside inurnment will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 12:30 pm in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

The family requests no flowers or memorial contributions, but please feel free to share a memory of funny story about Wee Jean, with the family.