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Charles H. "Chuck" Claeys
September 12, 1940 ~ April 11, 2015 (age 74) 74 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Martine Bruggeman Condoleance
on August 10, 2022 4:37 PM
Message from condoleance
August 10, 2022 4:36 PM
Beste familie
Via deze weg wil ik mijn medeleven geven.
Ik ben een ver familielid van Louise Bruggeman grootmoeder van Charles Claeys.
Louise Bruggeman was mijn groottante.
Vele groeten uit België
Via deze weg wil ik mijn medeleven geven.
Ik ben een ver familielid van Louise Bruggeman grootmoeder van Charles Claeys.
Louise Bruggeman was mijn groottante.
Vele groeten uit België
Message from Todd N. Totzke
July 27, 2017 10:52 AM
Today (July 27, 2017} I went searching for a shipmate from my days on the USS Intrepid (CVA-11). How sad that I had to come to this memorial page. Chuck and I were in X division on the Intrepid and we did a one hour radio show on the Intrepid's radio station (WINT). We laughed more than anything else. He did a great impression of Bob Newhart. Rest in peace shipmate.
A candle was lit by John De Roo
on July 2, 2015 2:57 PM
A candle was lit by J. Harli Pritchard
on April 19, 2015 7:59 PM
Message from Phylis Dalldorf
April 16, 2015 12:33 PM
To all of The Claeys Family,
I just learned of Chuck's passing and my heart hurts for you. I absolutely loved working with him at Knobby's, a few Thanksgiving dinners at your house, and so many other events he was at. His laughter was contagious! I wish I had been able to go to the visitation. Please know each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. The Chuck stories will keep him in our memories recalling all the fun times. God has truly called one of the good guys home. They are probably playing rolle bolle!
R.I.P. my friend!
With sincere sympathy,
Phylis
I just learned of Chuck's passing and my heart hurts for you. I absolutely loved working with him at Knobby's, a few Thanksgiving dinners at your house, and so many other events he was at. His laughter was contagious! I wish I had been able to go to the visitation. Please know each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. The Chuck stories will keep him in our memories recalling all the fun times. God has truly called one of the good guys home. They are probably playing rolle bolle!
R.I.P. my friend!
With sincere sympathy,
Phylis
Message from Darren DeMay
April 15, 2015 1:34 PM
I was very sad to hear about the passing of Chuck. My condolences to the entire Claeys family. I spent many hours of my youth at the Claeys home and none of them were boring with Chuck around. Thanks for all the great memories Coach Claeys.
Message from Mike and Dorothy Crowe
April 15, 2015 10:10 AM
Andy and family,
We're so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Dorothy Crowe
We're so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Dorothy Crowe
Message from Kelly Liedtke (King)
April 15, 2015 9:18 AM
Matt and the entire Claeys family. You have my deep sympathy in the passing of your dad, husband, grandfather. Just remember all of the wonderful memories that you have and all of the lives that he touched in so many diverse ways. He is in a much better place now free of any pain or suffering. Again you have my condolences.
Message from Julie Kuehn-Ashbacher
April 14, 2015 10:02 PM
Mary Helen, Matt, Andy, Ann, Beth, Joe, Dave, & Luke: My sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. I have many fond memories of Chuck from when I was growing up and our family would come to Atkinson to visit. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Message from LLOYD LAWSON
April 14, 2015 4:06 PM
MARY, I DO NOT KNOW IF YOU WILL REMEMBER ME OR NOT, IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS. MY WIFE'S NAME WAS SHELBA. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF CHARLIE. CHUCK AND I WORKED TOGATHER AT IH. HE WAS A GREAT GUY TO BE AROUND. HE WILL BE MISSED. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Message from Amy Moskowitz (Jeffries)
April 14, 2015 3:09 PM
Luke & Family,
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I want you to know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Amy Moskowitz (Jeffries)
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I want you to know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Amy Moskowitz (Jeffries)
A candle was lit by Mary A. Thomas, Hoffman Estates High School Math Dept
on April 14, 2015 2:12 PM
Message from Linda Billiet
April 14, 2015 12:26 PM
Mary Helen and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. I often think of all of the great times we spent together! You and Chuck were like family to us. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. God Bless you all.
I was so sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. I often think of all of the great times we spent together! You and Chuck were like family to us. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. God Bless you all.
Message from Jeremy Zahn and family
April 14, 2015 9:33 AM
Our family was saddened to hear about your loss and extend our deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in the loving memories you shared.
A candle was lit by LuAnn McDivitt
on April 14, 2015 8:58 AM
Message from Dick Haars
April 13, 2015 9:37 PM
Chuck was a classmate of mine and we graduated from Atkinson High School in 1958. Chuck was a paperboy for the Moline Dispatch when he was in grade school and delivered the paper all over Atkinson for years. He played basketball in grade school starting in the 3rd grade and continued till high school graduation. The country schools consolidated in 1953 and I joined him at St Anthony's grade school.We later played baseball and football together in high school. Chuck could do anything anything. As an altar boy, he could say the confiteor in latin. If you didn't say it right, Fr Kern would yell at you in front of the whole church. That why I wasn't an altar boy. Nothing bothered Chuck, I can still see him saying "mea culpa, mea culpa,mea maxima culpa". He knew all the prayers and never made a mistake. I am glad I grew up with him. When I think of Atkinson, Chuck comes to mind.
Message from Georgieanna (Gigi Yackley) Suppes
April 13, 2015 7:41 PM
Oh you guys, I am so sad for you. I have so many good and funny memories of your Dad and whole family. Love to all of you. Gigi
Message from Tanya Sorenson Anderson
April 13, 2015 7:17 PM
So sorry to hear about the loss of Chuck. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Helen Claeys
on April 13, 2015 7:05 PM
A candle was lit by Bill Cardiff and Lynda Kuehn
on April 13, 2015 6:51 PM
Message from Breanna Lawyer
April 13, 2015 3:20 PM
Deepest condolences to the entire Claeys family; keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Breanna Lawyer & Family
- Breanna Lawyer & Family
Message from Terry & Catherine Sommers
April 13, 2015 1:42 PM
So sorry for your loss. We trust your hearts are filled with wonderful memories too numerous to count.
Message from Tony and Audrey Wancket
April 13, 2015 10:42 AM
Our condolences to the entire family.
Message from Len and Deb
April 13, 2015 10:25 AM
Mary Helen and family. We were so sorry to learn about Charlie. He was always the life of the party. Can't think of him without his smile on his face!!!Know Heaven has gained a great man.
Message from Lynn Turnbull
April 13, 2015 8:47 AM
Please accept my condolences upon the loss of Chuck. He was always one of my favorite "funsters" throughout any times we shared. He will be missed.
Lynn
Lynn
Message from John Moyes and Family
April 13, 2015 6:19 AM
Andy and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Your father and family will be in the thoughts and prayers of our family.
John Moyes and Family
Please accept our deepest condolences. Your father and family will be in the thoughts and prayers of our family.
John Moyes and Family
A candle was lit by Nicole Bell
on April 12, 2015 8:29 PM
Message from Jim & Carol Reynolds
April 12, 2015 8:14 PM
Our condolences to Mary Helen and the kids. Chuck was a wonderful, fun loving guy, a great public servant and true friend. There was never a dull moment when Chuck was "in the house". We know he will be dearly missed by his many, many friends from IH, the Democratic Party and the people he served in Henry County. Our prayers are with the family tonight. May he rest in peace!
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