A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025 for 71-year-old Walter Allen Rainey of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 1:22 pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
He was born September 1, 2025 in West Salem, Illinois to William Otis and Frances (nee McConnell) Rainey who both preceded him in death.
Walter married Mary Bigham on August 10, 2008 in Lenzburg, Illinos; she survives in Chester.
He is also survived by four children: Brian Hayden Chester, Brittany Bruno Hermann, Mo., Brittany (Daniel) Callahan, Denver, Colo., and Courtney (Brandon) Howard of Owensville, Mo., a brother: David (Carla) Rainey; seven grandchildren: River Hayden, Kenzi, Kapri and Kash Bruno, and Chandler, Meleah and Mavery Howard, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.
Walter loved flying planes and even built one with his friend, Tim Smith.
Above all else he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Walter was a member of the United Church of Christ in Lenzburg, Illinois.
He was also preceded in death by a brother: William Otis Rainey Jr.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Mary’s
residence.
Memorials may be made to Dementia Society of America and are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester, Illinois.