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Charles Routen Obituary

Routen, Charles Age 69. Beloved husband of Gloria Swanson; loving father of Jameca Routen; grandfather of Kianti Adams and great-grandfather of Zaire Jackson; dear brother of Orlando Bruce Routen III (Andrea) and Linda Pickett. Charles was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Gamma Upsilon Chapter, 1969). He retired from Chicago Public Schools as a Science lab teacher in 2013. Visitation Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd., Chicago, IL Friday, November 24, 2017, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Service Saturday, November 25, 2017, Prepast-Visitation, 9:00 a.m., Funeral, 10:00 a.m., Messiah St.-Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 8255 S. Dante Ave., Chicago, IL 60619. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles Routen's name to Messiah St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church appreciated. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, 3401 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park, IL. For further information, Cage Memorial Chapels, 773-721-8900, online tributes: www.cagememorial.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 22, 2017.

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Lisa D

November 25, 2017

With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, bring you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22

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November 23, 2017

Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time act 24 15.

November 22, 2017

May you find comfort and peace in your memories of your loved one. My the God of peace comfort you. Isaiah 61:1,2

November 22, 2017

Dear Routen family I'm so sorry for your loss I send my deepest condolences. May the comfort of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.

David and Althea

November 22, 2017

Dear Gloria we are so sorry to hear about Charles and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

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24

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

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25

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Messiah St.-Bartholomew Episcopal Church

8255 S. Dante Ave, Chicago, IL

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25

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10:00 a.m.

Messiah St.-Bartholomew Episcopal Church

8255 S. Dante Ave, Chicago, IL

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Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

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