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Charles Dodson Obituary

Dodson, Charles A. Age 86; a longtime resident of LaGrange Park, IL and Barnes, WI; beloved husband of Jacquelin for 64 years; loving father of Catherine (Thomas) Molenda, Charles A. Dodson Jr., and Stephen (Rebecca) Dodson; dear grandfather of Jennifer Molenda, Julie (Stu) McLean, and Aaron and Evan Dodson; fond great-grandfather of Stewart, Abigail, and Charlie McLean; friend of many. Charles was a longtime dentist at Hines and Westside (Jesse White) V.A. hospitals and a retired Col. of the U.S. Army Reserves. He will be dearly missed. Visitation Tuesday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations given to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-352-6500 or hjfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 9, 2017.

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A. H.

April 12, 2017

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

David and Althea

April 9, 2017

Dear Jacquelin and family we are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences. May you draw close to
God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

Lewis Landsman

April 8, 2017

I'm so sorry I can't be there for you in your time of grief for the loss of Chuck. He was a wonderful man and had a great perspective on what was important, but he was especially able to see the humor in all situations, I'll miss him.
Again, sorry for your loss,
Lewis

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Apr

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

200 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange, IL

Apr

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

200 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange, IL

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1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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