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Charles Hickman Obituary
Naples, FL
Charles "Chuck" Hickman, age 91, passed peacefully on March 1st. He was a resident of Elgin, IL, formerly of Addison, IL. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn for 69 years; loving son of the late Raymond Hickman and Ferne Wurth; loving father of Michael Hickman and Diane (Frank) Michelkamp; loving grandfather of Melissa, Frank,
Meagan, Kelly (Bobby) Dinkins, Robert, and Courtney (Joseph)
Labetti; dearest great-grandfather to Alexandrea, Izabel, Braxton, and Skyler Mae; great friend and mentor to many.
Chuck loved being with his family, socializing with his breakfast club friends, volunteering and spending winters with friends in Naples, FL. In his retirement he served as President of Tamarynd Place Association in Naples, FL; a part-time consultant for the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local #399, and was a current 66 year licensed Stationary Engineer, City of Chicago. Prior to his retirement, Chuck was employed for 35 years by the
University of Illinois at the Medical Center, Chicago
Campus as a Asst. Chief Engineer. For 21 years he was the Asst. Assoc. Vice President for Personnel Services for the
Central Administration of the University of Illinois. He was a proud union member for 66 years of the I.U.O.E., Local #399; where he served as a Recording Secretary, Auditor and member of the Political Education Fund Committee. Chuck served 34 years on the Illinois Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Rules; was a member of the Village of Addison Police Commission for 20 years; served for 6 years on the Addison Village Board of Trustees; 25 years on the State
Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee; former
member of the Addison Jaycees, Addison Park Program and other civic affairs. Chuck enjoyed being involved in
politics from managing various local and State campaigns to
serving as precinct committeeman.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Humes Funeral Home, 320 W. Lake Street, Addison, (2 mi. E. of Rt. 53, 2 mi. W. of Rt. 83). Lying in state Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 330 E. Fullerton, Addison, IL. Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL.
In lieu of flowers, Charles' family has asked that
donations be made in his memory to: Best Buddies Illinois, 101 W. Grand, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60654 or online at https://www.bestbuddies.org/illinois/donate-locally. Best Buddies focuses on creating a more inclusive world for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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March 7, 2019
Dearest Mike and Diane, we at Steamers will miss your Dad so much. We all anticipated his return to Naples in the Fall and were always sad to send him back to Elgin in the Spring. We had so much fun with him and enjoyed the camaraderie of our Sports Teams. Thank you for sharing him with us. ~Rose
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March 7, 2019
Dear Diane and Michael we are so saddened to hear of your loss 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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March 7, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
March 6, 2019
My deepest sympathies to your family for the loss of a loved one may the promise found at John 6:40 comfort your hearts during this difficult time
March 6, 2019
Michael & Diane: I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
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