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Charles Zechel Obituary

Zechel, Charles H. Aged 85, of Worth, IL, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2016, at home surround by family. Beloved husband of sixty years to Dolores Zechel (nee Tassick) who preceded him in death; loving father of Michael Zechel, Cathleen (George) Benda, Charles E. (Kim) Zechel, Terese (Daniel) Mikrut, and Peggy Zechel (Ray Barskus); cherished grandfather of Courtney (Pablo) Cordero, Caitlin, Kylee, Hannah, Madeline, Emilee, Anna, and Abbey; great-grandfather to Isaac, Isabel, Eliana, Sofia, Lydia, and Brody. Charles was a proud Paratrooper and Jump Master of the 82nd Airborne division during the Korean Conflict. Charles was a member of Bricklayers Local #21. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 108th and Oxford. Mass 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2016.

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Rich and Eileen Kochanny

June 3, 2016

Peggy, Terese, Bumper, Cathy and Michael, we are so sorry to learn of your father's passing. His will to live was clearly always for his bride. May they be forever together. Know that they are both with you always, to help guide you and comfort you all.

Sonya Rose

March 8, 2016

Peg and family, I was saddened to hear that your father passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family

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