Mr. Charlie Chase
July 6, 1936 - August 19, 2018
Charlie Chase, 82, of East Peoria died at 1:08 AM on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family in his last breaths. He was born on July 06, 1936 in St. Marys, PA to Milton and Evelyn (Kosco) Chase. He married Audrey Lanigan in December 1957 in St Marys, PA. She survives. Charlie is also survived by 5 children Maureen (Derieck) Hodges of Jackson, Mo, Mike Chase of St. Louis, MO, Nancy (Jeff) Hughes and Andy Chase of Scottsdale, AZ and Jennifer (Steve) Moore of Chicago; 1 brother Steve (Del) Chase of Clayton, NC; 1 sister Mary (Randy) Gee of St Marys, PA; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 son Charles; 1 brother Milton; and 2 grandsons Alex and Ian. Charlie worked as a salesman for Pure Industries Inc. for 42 years. He traveled thousands of miles each year and collected friends from all corners of the nation. He was outgoing and a great entertainer. He was also an avid outdoorsman, the neighborhood handyman and loved Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and Words with Friends. Charlie was an active member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, where his funeral mass will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 22, with a visitation an hour prior. Father John Steffen will officiate. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Monica’s Catholic Church.
Charlie Chase, 82, of East Peoria died at 1:08 AM on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family in his last breaths. He was born on July 06, 1936 in St. Marys, PA to Milton and Evelyn (Kosco) Chase. He married Audrey Lanigan in... View Obituary & Service Information