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Chalon Dell “CD” Maulding

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Chalon Dell “CD” Maulding

Birth
Wayne City, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Death
24 Jan 2020 (aged 100)
Burial
Paxton, Ford County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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On January 24, 2020, Chalon Dell “CD” Maulding, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 100.

He was born on December 31, 1919, to Raymond and Osie (Good) Maulding on the family farm near Wayne City. The family later moved to Paxton where he graduated from Paxton High School and met his future wife, Barbara Adkins. Chalon joined the Army Air Corp in 1942, and married Barbara on August 25, 1944 in Austin, Texas before he went overseas. Chalon served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 389th Bomb Group for the 8th Air Force, serving as a co-pilot on a B-24, stationed at Hethel Air Base in England with 23 combat missions over Germany

Chalon and Barb purchased their farm in 1950 and gave birth to three daughters. Sheila (Quinter), Sandra (Sauer), and Sharon (Horsely). Chalon, not only loved farming, but had an immense passion for flying. Dubbed the Maulding’s Flying Farm, Chalon added a grass runway for his many civilian aircraft he flew over the years, not too mention a host of friends he made in the aviation community. Chalon enjoyed giving rides to many of his family and friends. His modest grass runway served as an airport for local civilian aviators for many years. In addition to farming, Chalon worked as a carpenter and building contractor constructing several houses in Paxton. His hobbies including fox and pheasant hunting.

Chalon is survived by his three daughters, Sheila Quinter (Donald) from Flower Mound, TX, Sandra Sauer (Dana) from Paxton, Sharon Horsley (Steve) from Rantoul. Chalon was a beloved grandfather to five grandsons: Shannon Obernuefemann (Teresa) of Phoenix, AZ, Jeffrey Obernuefemann (Ashley) of Wilmington, NC, Jason Quinter (Cheryl) of Corinth, TX, Brian Quinter (Sophia) of Flower Mound, TX and Jacob Horsley (Angie) of St. Augustine, FL. Chalon was also great grandfather to 14 great granddaughters and 9 great grandsons. In addition, he was uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Chalon is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara (2003), his youngest grandson Lucas Hale (2004), only brother Roger (2005) and sister-in-law Marion (2014), and his parents Raymond and Osie (1993).

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells Street, Paxton. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton with military rites.

Visitation will be prior to the funeral service Tuesday beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered at. www.baierfuneralservices.com.
On January 24, 2020, Chalon Dell “CD” Maulding, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 100.

He was born on December 31, 1919, to Raymond and Osie (Good) Maulding on the family farm near Wayne City. The family later moved to Paxton where he graduated from Paxton High School and met his future wife, Barbara Adkins. Chalon joined the Army Air Corp in 1942, and married Barbara on August 25, 1944 in Austin, Texas before he went overseas. Chalon served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 389th Bomb Group for the 8th Air Force, serving as a co-pilot on a B-24, stationed at Hethel Air Base in England with 23 combat missions over Germany

Chalon and Barb purchased their farm in 1950 and gave birth to three daughters. Sheila (Quinter), Sandra (Sauer), and Sharon (Horsely). Chalon, not only loved farming, but had an immense passion for flying. Dubbed the Maulding’s Flying Farm, Chalon added a grass runway for his many civilian aircraft he flew over the years, not too mention a host of friends he made in the aviation community. Chalon enjoyed giving rides to many of his family and friends. His modest grass runway served as an airport for local civilian aviators for many years. In addition to farming, Chalon worked as a carpenter and building contractor constructing several houses in Paxton. His hobbies including fox and pheasant hunting.

Chalon is survived by his three daughters, Sheila Quinter (Donald) from Flower Mound, TX, Sandra Sauer (Dana) from Paxton, Sharon Horsley (Steve) from Rantoul. Chalon was a beloved grandfather to five grandsons: Shannon Obernuefemann (Teresa) of Phoenix, AZ, Jeffrey Obernuefemann (Ashley) of Wilmington, NC, Jason Quinter (Cheryl) of Corinth, TX, Brian Quinter (Sophia) of Flower Mound, TX and Jacob Horsley (Angie) of St. Augustine, FL. Chalon was also great grandfather to 14 great granddaughters and 9 great grandsons. In addition, he was uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Chalon is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara (2003), his youngest grandson Lucas Hale (2004), only brother Roger (2005) and sister-in-law Marion (2014), and his parents Raymond and Osie (1993).

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells Street, Paxton. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton with military rites.

Visitation will be prior to the funeral service Tuesday beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered at. www.baierfuneralservices.com.


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