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Charles Gresens Obituary

Gresens, Charles E. beloved husband of Rita (nee Ostrowski), dear father of Charles "Skip" (Kathy) Gresens and Robin Gruenfeld, loving grandfather of Matthew Gruenfeld, Jennifer, Heather and Sean Gresens, fond brother of Betty Hentschel, Edith Reade and the late Caroline Bandemier, Dorothea Piper and Marvin Gresens, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, where services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Info., 847-253-0224 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 2, 2002.

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Gary Gathman

September 14, 2002

Dear Robin,



I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I can remember sharing some very happy times with him when we were all so young.

Ernestina and Isidro Cabral

September 3, 2002

My prayers and years of affection are with you all at this very sad hour and for many more years to come, thus is the time for true friendship among one another, may the Lord take you buy the hand and

comfort you in these dark hours, but his hand shall always guide you to the light,

with much love and affection from my family to yours..

Ernestina & Isidro Cabral

Jean and Joan Strom

September 2, 2002

Rita and Robin: sorry we won't be able to come to the wake but we wish to send our condolences to both of you. Will call you Rita towards the end of the month.Sincerely Jean

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