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Charles Staley Obituary
Staley, Dr. Charles J. "Tod" 85, beloved husband of 17 years, confidante and best friend of Kathy (nee Mussar), loving father of Carol (Mike) Bowen, Jan Staley, Pat Tyma, Marjorie (Richard) Harris, Kathy (Larry) Long, stepchildren, Irene (Mike) Wicklin and Karen (Steve) Kosinski, cherished grandfather of Elise Tyma and stepgrandchildren, Nicole, Lauren, Stephanie, Brian, Terri Bowen, Christi (Mike) Porter and Michelle Walker, step-great-grandfather of Christopher Bowen, Jake, Sean and Brad Porter and Xandra and Alyssa Walker. He will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence J. "Jo", his parents and two brothers, John and William. Dr. Staley graduated from Ohio State University School of Medicine with honors in 1945 and was on staff at several area hospitals including Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he served as Chief of Surgery from 1969 to 1978. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, to St Theresa Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 847-359-8020To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jan Staley
February 24, 2006
I appreciate all who have been a special part of my dad's life. Thank you to those of you who are sharing your thoughts ane memories of my dad. It is a treasure to read them.
He will always have a special place in my heart.
Donna Pruc
February 23, 2006
Dr. Staley was an teacher to all in the operating room. My deepest sympathy.
Richard & Chris Britschgi
February 22, 2006
Dear Marge, You and your family are in our prayers.
With much love,
Chris, Richard & family
Jerome Taxy
February 22, 2006
To the Staley family: I was saddened to hear of Dr. Staley's death. I was a pathologist at Lutheran General and worked with Dr. Staley in the years just prior to his retirement. He was a brilliant surgeon, a congenial colleague and taught me much. When he retired, he allowed me to copy many of his clinical photographs, which I continue to use in my present teaching activities. Working with him was a highlight of my tenure at Lutheran General. My sincere condolences. Jerry Taxy
Jackie Greenough
February 21, 2006
Dr. Staley was one of the most caring and loving doctor and friend I have ever known. On the same plain as Dr. van Elk. I worked for and with them for over 12 years and the memories are wonderful. Quite a team they made. He helped me and my family so many times. He was a wonderful man. Kathy, and the children that I never met, my thoughts and prayers are with you. We were all so lucky to have known him and for him to be a part of our lives.
Joe & Donna Simms
February 21, 2006
We Are Sorry To Hear About Your Loss. You're In Our Thoughts and Prayers.
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