Charles L. Penn Bloomington, Illinois Obituary

Charles L. Penn

Charles Louis Penn, 84, passed away the evening of October 15th at his home in Normal. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday Oct. 21st at 11:00am at Epiphany Catholic Church, 1002 E. College Ave., Normal. Masks and social distancing will be required in the church. Visitation will be at the church before the funeral starting at 9:45am. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal, following the funeral. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge, 2125 Veterans Road, Morton, Il. 61550. Charles was born on August 17, 1936 in Bloomington, to William and Esther Penn. They preceded him in death, along with his three brothers. He married Carolyn Poorman on April 29, 1961, at Holy Trinity Church and they enjoyed 59 years of happy marriage. He is survived by Carolyn, two daughters, Kelly (Chuck) Burns and Julie (Tim) Byrne. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; Jordan (Rebecca) Beres, Katie (Matthew) Carr, Eric and Laura Burns, and Aaron and Ryan Byrne. One son, Stephen, preceded him in death. Chuck served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division. He worked as a machinist on the railroad for 43 years, retiring in 1998. Chuck spent his life caring for his family and others. He built the home where he and Carolyn raised their family and lived for the past 54 years. Chuck could fix just about anything. He often spent time working on cars and house projects for many in the family. He was devoted to his disabled son, Stephen, caring for him at home for 32 years. After Stephen moved to the Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge home, Chuck and Carolyn were very active in volunteering at the home and were good friends to many of the other residents and parents. Chuck enjoyed traveling and he and Carolyn traveled throughout the United States and Canada. His favorite pastimes were spending time with family, fishing, watching Bears football and Cubs baseball games on television, and in recent years, day trips with Bloomington Parks and Rec.
August 17, 1936 - October 15, 202008/17/193610/15/2020
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Carolyn Gray
October 19, 2020
What I remember about Charlie is that he was a quiet saint who was so devoted to his family. I had the privilege of going through grade and high school with Charlie. Always quiet, always kind and sweet. Such a gentle soul. He and Carolyn were a very loving and beaut... Continue Reading
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Denise stark
October 19, 2020
Carolyn, Kelly and Julie, thinking of you in your time of loss of Chuck! Many, many good memories of life on Grandview with all of kids and parents!! Will not be able to attend services but will be thinking of you all Denise Stark
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William J. Rademacher, D.C.
October 18, 2020
Carolyn, my wife Melda and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. The few times that I interacted with Chuck, he impressed me as a quiet and humble man. I will be keeping you in my prayers. Bill Rademacher Chandler, AZ
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Rich Schroeder
October 18, 2020
Julie - So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Prayers for you and your family. Rich Schroeder
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Ron Messner
October 17, 2020
Carolyn, Kelly and Julie: Someone just shared that Chuck had passed. I would love to be with you Wednesday but I can't change my schedule. Chuck and all of you were a huge blessing to us at AC LifePoints. I remember many parent meetings setting up and taking down tables.... Continue Reading
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Love, your Grandchildren
October 17, 2020
Words cannot express the amount of sorrow we feel. You will forever be in our Hearts. We love you Grandpa.
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