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Charles "Chuck" Hermes

DAWSON - Charles "Chuck" Hermes, 64, of Dawson, Ill., died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born Dec. 25, 1948, in Springfield, the son of George and Alberta (Gillock) Hermes.

He married Becky Compardo on June 20, 1976, in Springfield, Ill., and fulfilled his vow to her, to love her until death parted them.

Chuck was a member of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. After an honorable discharge, he became a Union Ironworker with Local #46. His 30+ year career included 14 years as their apprenticeship coordinator.

He was preceded in death by his father, George; mother, Alberta; stepfather, Tom Harvey; and brother, John Hermes.

Surviving are his wife, Becky; daughter, Danielle (Randy Turner); son, Matt Hermes; two sisters, Jean (Guy) Jones of Springfield and Janice (Carlo) Catalano of Rochester; sister-in-law, Gloria Hermes; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces/nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home with Robert Green officiating followed by a veteran burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Jan. 6, 2013.
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Becky,Danielle, and Matt

I am so sorry for your loss,your family are in my thoughts and prayer.

Jaclynn Todd

January 9, 2013

Aunt Becky, Danielle & Matt,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the love and memories, I know Uncle Chuck was a very special man, and one of my fondest memories I will always cherish is when he taught me how to count in Japenese (1-10) over breakfast one morning when I stayed all night at your home when Dani and I were younger, as well as many others. I will miss him greatly!!

Rachel Compardo-Reynolds

January 8, 2013

Chuck,

Your savior has called you home to be healthy in your heart and to breath freely again.

Our sympathy goes out to all the lives you have touched in your lifetime.

We will always love and miss you dearly.

Becky, Danielle & Matt

January 8, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Earl and Lisa Suggs

January 7, 2013

Janice, I am very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I know you and the rest of his family will miss him greatly. I remember all of you from our high school days. May his soul rest in peace in heaven with God.

Trish Esela

January 7, 2013

Aunt Becky, Danielle and Matt
The one memory that stands out in my mind is that he always had a joke for you. He loved to laugh and to make other people laugh. We will miss him until we meet again. Love you all!

Bob & Wendy Phelan

January 7, 2013

Becky, Danielle, Matt, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Uncle Chuck and he will be in our hearts until we meet him again. I myself will miss his jokes, he always had a good one! Love you all!

Bob & Wendy Phelan

January 7, 2013

Denise Jaronske

January 7, 2013

Dear Becky,
Our hearts and Prayers go out to you and your family. I know Chuck will be truely missed by you and all loved him. His Memory and Legacy lives on through you and his children. Sending you Love peace and Prayers to stay strong.

Michael & Dawn Whalen

January 6, 2013

To Chucks family I must say I am very sorry for your loss. Chuck and all of us guys had many great times.
Sincerely
"Junior" Jackson

"Junior" Jackson

January 6, 2013

Becky, Danielle and Matt..thinking about you guys all the time. Someday we'll see that twinkle in his eyes again. Love you.

Christy

January 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

scantlin family

January 6, 2013

sorry about your loss

jack and mary todd

January 6, 2013

Chuck will always create Happy memories for me!! Great coworker, great coordiator, great friend.

January 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Chuck was the type of guy you wanted to be around. We worked together on several different jobs over the years, I'll miss him.

Jerry Crader

January 6, 2013

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