Photo courtesy of Gurnee Salata Funeral Home
Gurnee, Illinois
Charlene (nee Merlock), Neuses, 97, of Green Oaks, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at a rehab facility. She married the late Gerard in 1948, and were married for 50 years, before his passing.
Charlene graduated in 1945 from Holy Child High School in Waukegan and attended College of St. Teresa in Winona Minnesota. Charlene was a homemaker and a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville. She was a member of the Guild of The Blessed Virgin, a former Eucharistic Minister and Minister of Praise, and belonged to the Catholic Women's Club of Lake County and a former member of Condell Hospital Auxiliary. Charlene enjoyed traveling to New Jersey, Florida, and Arkansas to spend time with her children and family.
Charlene is survived by her children, James (Becky) Neuses, Tim Neuses, Tom (Caryl) Neuses, and Julie Ballentine; son in law, Jeff Jordan; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Lisa) Neuses, Lance (Jen) Neuses, Darcy (Aron), Brian (Jill), Nathan, Nick (Josie), Jennifer, Chris, Travis, and McKenzie; 14 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Gerard, she was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Julia Merlock; brother, Frank Merlock; son, Richard Neuses; daughter, Mary Neuses Jordan; and granddaughter, Amy Neuses.
Visitation and Mass for Charlene will both take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E Maple Ave. Libertyville, IL. Visitation begins at 9:30am and Mass begins at 10:30am. Burial will following at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.
Read MoreJust talked to Charlene in May, condolences to your family. She always kept the cousins together by keeping up to date with us. She always was proud of her own family and glowed when she talked about them. Rest in peace.
Veronica Miks
July 19, 2025 | Bloomfield Township, MI | Family
Charlene is now in heaven with my dear husband, your cousin, Tom. We enjoyed her many visits to our home in Colorado. The last time our paths crossed was on our last trip to Germany. Charlene was always keeping the family informed of everyone's activities. I hope the Neuses Clan keeps up her work. She is in my prayers.
Jackie Braidech
July 14, 2025 | Edmonds, WA | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My condolences, Cathy Blaha
Cathy Blaha
June 24, 2025 | Elmwood Park, IL | Friend
