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Charles Cerk Obituary

Charles Cerk, age 81, of Waukegan, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2018. He graduated from Waukegan HS in 1954. He served in the US Army from April 19, 1956 to March 26, 1958. He retired from US Steel and Abbott Laboratories. He was a member of Zion-Benton Moose Lodge 667, Abbott Men's Club, US Steel Retirees Club, and Slovenic National Home. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet; daughters, Cheryl (Roger) Kreul and Caryn (Tony) Martin; six grandchildren, Alex (Robin) Kreul, Zachary Kreul, Mitchell Kreul, Angelica Kreul, Lauren Ripley, and Benjamin Tollefson; great-grandchild, Michael John; and brother-in-law Dan (Pat) Furlan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lisle Cerk; sister, Jean Bauer; and nephew, Craig Bauer. Visitation will be Friday, August 31 from 4-8pm and Saturday, September 1 from 10-11am, service will begin at 11am, at Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.

Published by News Sun from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2018.
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Oh Jan, where did the years go. Sixty two years and still not enough time. So sorry for your loss and he will be missed. Stay safe..Chris

September 1, 2018

I am so sorry for yours and your family's loss Jan. I will keep you in my prayers.

Dale Justin

August 30, 2018

Jan and family, Sonny was my friend for almost 70 years. He was a great friend and mentor and a very special person in my life who I will never forget. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. John and Linda Dowdy

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August 29, 2018

My most sincere sympathy to the Cerk family. Remember Chuck from my growing up years in North Chicago.

Theresa (Krause) Anderko

August 29, 2018

To the Cerk family: Please accept my deepest condolences. May you hope in the God of all comfort to strengthen and console your hearts. (Psalm 27:14)

August 28, 2018

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