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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. 
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Nicole, Steve and Luke Gries
February 3, 2010
We love and miss you papa, but you are always in our hearts.
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.
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