Christine Chalek obituary: Christine Chalek's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Christine Stephens Chalek
1941 - 2022

Obituary photo of Christine Chalek, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Christine Chalek, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Christine Stephens Chalek
1941 - 2022

Christine "Chris" Stephens Chalek, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

She was born on December 24, 1941 in Honey Bee, Kentucky to the late William Clark and Nora (Perry) Stephens. She is also preceded in death by her sister Janet Iris Karr.

Chris graduated from Lily High School as Valedictorian, she then graduated with honors from Cumberland College and began her teaching career as an English Teacher at Pleasure Ridge High School in Louisville.

Chris is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John D. Chalek, Jr., daughters Jennifer Paige Chalek, Karyn Susanne Wedge (Joshua), grandchildren Michael and Thomas Wedge, siblings Norma Beck and Lloyd D. Stephens (Carolyn) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).

The family requests that contributions in Chris’s memory be made to the Kentucky Humane Society East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane, Louisville, KY 40222).

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Christine "Chris" Stephens Chalek, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

She was born on December 24, 1941 in Honey Bee, Kentucky to the late William Clark and Nora (Perry) Stephens. She is also preceded in death by her sister Janet Iris Karr.

Chris graduated from Lily High School as Valedictorian, she then graduated with honors from Cumberland College and began her teaching career as an English Teacher at Pleasure Ridge High School in Louisville.

Chris is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John D. Chalek, Jr., daughters Jennifer Paige Chalek, Karyn Susanne Wedge (Joshua), grandchildren Michael and Thomas Wedge, siblings Norma Beck and Lloyd D. Stephens (Carolyn) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).

The family requests that contributions in Chris’s memory be made to the Kentucky Humane Society East Campus (1000 Lyndon Lane, Louisville, KY 40222).

To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, May 27, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
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Memorial Service

Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
Directions & Map

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

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