Charles Stern Obituary

Stern, Charles "Chuck" A. Age 86. Beloved husband for over 60 years of Janet (nee Boshes); cherished father of Julia Stern (Michael Myers), Richard Stern (Grace Morsberger) and Patricia Stern (the late James) Smallacombe; devoted grandfather of Emma Stern, Nicholas Myers, Jake Stern, and Anna Smallacombe. Navy officer and navigator on the U.S.S. Porterfield during the Korean War. Retired partner of Holleb & Coff. Funeral Monday 1:00 p.m. at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles' name to a scholarship fund at Northwestern University that will be established shortly. Info., Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-MITZVAH (630-648-9824) or www.mitzvahfunerals.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2017.
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My condolences to the family. This is a troubling and difficult time, but there is someone that you can throw your anxieties on. At 1 Peter 5:6,7 God wants us to pray to him and let him know our distress because he cares for us.

Abby

May 25, 2017

Dear Janet,

I send you love on your loss. I know it is a hard time for you and your family. Love, betty

Betty Nudelman

May 23, 2017

To the entire Stern Family,

Chuck was a wonderful man and a fine husband and father. Janet and he showed extraordinary kindness to the Offer family when they lived on Walden. May his memory be for a blessing.

Margie Offer on behalf of the entire Offer Family
Mercer Island, Washington

May 22, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with the Stern family during this difficult time.

Cheryl Lynn

May 22, 2017

Sad to acknowledge the passing of a good man. Sincere sympathy to Jan and the whole family. Sarah J Miller

May 21, 2017

So very sorry, Janet and family. Liked Chuck so much, his humor and brilliance.
Joan and Clark

May 20, 2017

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