Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Charles Gries Obituary
Gries Sr., Charles K. 80, Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband of Norene (nee Welch), devoted father of Charles, Jr., Stephan (Lisa), Karen (John) Crofton and Donna (Jim) Stroden, proud grandfather of Charlie, Nicole, Danny, Kristen, Leah, Stevie, Madelyn, Luke, Victoria and Rachael, loving brother of Norma (Bernard) Browne and the late George (the late Lorraine). Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Member of Local 597 Pipefitters for 60 years. To celebrate Charles' life, visit www.mem.com. For info 708- 636-1193. 
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Gries
3 Entries
Nicole, Steve and Luke Gries
February 3, 2010
We love and miss you papa, but you are always in our hearts.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Christie Kaleta (Carlson)
February 5, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family at this sad time. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Christie Kaleta
(Carlson)
brian mcmahon
February 5, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Charles Gries's name
Memorial Events
for Charles Gries
Funeral services provided by:
Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
People and places connected with Charles
Recent Obituaries
How to support Charles's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Charles Gries's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
