Charles F. "Charley" Knoch

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Charles Knoch Obituary

Knoch, Charles "Charley" F. age 72, of Chicago, beloved fiance of Julie Heidt, dear son of the late Charles and Frances McCahey Knoch and cherished grandson of the late Katherine McCahey, loving father to Kathryn and Christopher. Former star running/blocking halfback 1950 Mount Carmel High School all Chicago City Championship football team. Recognized in the Chicago Sun-Times in 1991 as the greatest team in the history of Illinois High School football. Honored by the MC Foundation, receiving Salute to the Champions, Man in the Arena Award, 2002. Played football at the University of Detroit 1951-54. Retired in 2004 as Senior Vice-President-Investments from Smith Barney. Devoted member of The Union League Club of Chicago where he served on the Admissions Committee and was a member of the Athletic Department, winning numerous competitive events, notably racquet ball. Assisted hundreds of people in Chicago for over 21 years to overcome substance abuse. Dedicated Minister of Care with Immaculate Conception Church and Member of the Parrish Council. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Followed by the Mass of the Resurrection, 11 a.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 1431 N. North Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60610. In lieu of flowers, donations in memoriam may be made to Mount Carmel Foundation, 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago, IL, 60617, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, The Palliative Care and Home Hospice Program, 251 East Huron St., 676 Building, Suite 720, Chicago, IL, 60611. Heritage Cremations, LTD. Information: 800-936-1414

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 2 to Jul. 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Knoch

12 Entries

Jim Fitzgerald

July 7, 2005

Charlie: Thanks for the hospitality and your friendship over the years. My sorrow to all of your family. Jim Fitzgerald class of 51 mchs

Bea Dellorto

July 6, 2005

My condolences to Charlie's family. We have been friends since 10 days after Charlie stopped drinking. His date is 5/03/84 and mine is 5/13/84. We have been good friends ever since. He has been a shining light to so many and I am lucky to have been one of those.

Kevin Knoch

July 6, 2005

Dear Chuck,

In the end its not about pain and disappointment, but the thrills, chills and joy you have given to others. I hope this finds you in "a garden all wet with rain," among your loved ones who have gone before you.

Love your brother Kevin and Loraine Knoch, Brownsville, Texas

Gayle Snyder Holly

July 6, 2005

My sincere condolences to Charley's family.

Charley was wonderful to my brother Van who passed away 3 years ago. Charley went to the home where Van was and administered Holy Communion to him and visited with him. The Carmel team remains a team to this day. I talked to Charley when I was in Chicago to visit Van in his last days and Charley was so kind and gracious to me at that time.

My prayers are with all of you and we are guaranteed that Charley is in a special place in heaven.

Jack White, Class of 1951

July 6, 2005

Choo-Choo!! Thanks for the pleasure of your company for four great years at Mount Carmel! Now rest easy in the arms of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Whom you served so well!! God Bless You Always.

Susan Phillips

July 5, 2005

Chris and Kathryn,

So sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. Chris, I was so pleased to get to visit with you on Sunday. I told Frank today and he just cried. Charley was a good friend to him. You are all in my prayers.

Bill Sullivan

July 5, 2005

Charlie,I'll miss seeing you at St.

Pete's for 7:15 Mass,the Big Guy

upstair's was looking for "A Captain

of Industry" and picked you for the

job.

Thank's for the memory's,and God Bless.

Sully

Alfred Coco

July 5, 2005

I have known Charley for over 40 years, and have many fond memories of "El Supremo" as he signed his post cards from Mexico many years ago. God Bless.

Charles L. O'Brien

July 4, 2005

Sorry to read about Charley. We shared the same first name.We worked together at some ofShearson names and I graduated from U ofD 12 years before him. He was a good friend and a very fine Gentleman.

Thomas W. Fox

July 4, 2005

I will always remember Charley's encouragement when I entered Mt. Carmel High School. Thanks, Charley, you set my life in the right direction. Your life has been a positive influence on many people. GOD BLESS CHARLEY KNOCH!

(Tom Fox - St. Felicitas - Class of '51 and Mt. Carmel - '55)

mathew Szygowski

July 4, 2005

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE KNOCH FAMILY

MAT SZYGOWSKI

Tom Palmen

July 3, 2005

Charley was a friend to all.

So long, Charley - I'll miss you.

TP

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