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Charles Paul Lenihan
1953 - 2025
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Charles Lenihan Obituary
Born: August 6, 1953 in Princeton, Illinois
Died: October 17, 2025 in Tiskilwa, Illinois
Charles Paul Lenihan, 72, of Tiskilwa, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, peacefully in his home with his family by his side.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through The Fiocchi Funeral Homes. Private online condolences may be left for his family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Charles was born on August 6, 1953, in Princeton, to Leo and Betty (Shannon) Lenihan. He was a graduate of Princeton High School. He worked at LCN as a Team Leader. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He married Pamela Murphy on September 9, 1978, in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tiskilwa.
He is survived by: His wife, Pamela Lenihan of Tiskilwa; his children, Vicki (Joseph) Mead of LaSalle, and Bill (Erica) Lenihan of Princeton; 5 grandchildren; and his siblings, Richard Lenihan of Princeton, Frank (Anna) Lenihan of Naples, Florida, Barb Prater of Naples, and Mary (Randy) Coomer of Sheffield.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his brothers, Jim, Larry, and Bobby Lenihan; and his sister, Diane Delbridge.
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Tammy (Hopper) Thompson
Yesterday
To the Lenihan families,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is with much respect that I call Charlie and your family my friends. I was your neighbor when our children were young. I then worked with Charlie for many years at LCN. Then Bill came to work there. Your Husband, Dad and Grandpa was a very sweet person to be around and was a great friend of mine. He will be missed for sure. Take it one day at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Dennis Hale
October 25, 2025
Really sorry for your family´s loss Pam
Glen&Vickie Walters
October 23, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great guy and good neighbor. He will be missed.
Mindy Howes
October 23, 2025
All night card games. Easy laughter, babies on our laps. A man who fiercely loved his family. This is Charlie. This is the man I will always remember.
My heart and love is always with you. My thoughts and strength is here for you and your family. He will be missed.
Chasmin Crew
October 23, 2025
Charlie´s generous smile and jovial laughter fills a large part of my childhood. I loved him dearly. Pam, Vicki, and Bill, you all have my deepest sympathies.
Sharon Anderson
October 22, 2025
Pam, Bill and Vicky, l am so sorry to hear about Charlie passing. It is so hard to loose our loved ones. Charlie was such a great guy. May God be with you and comfort you.
Frank and Anna Lenihan
October 21, 2025
Pam, Bill and Vicki,
Frank and I are so sorry for your loss.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sending prayers , hugs and love to you all.
Linda Pierce
October 21, 2025
So saddened to hear of Charlie´s passing. Spent a lot of time at the Lenihan house. Love, hugs and prayers to All the family.
Linda Pierce
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