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Charles Shank Obituary

Charles R. Shank, age 79, of Downers Grove, IL, beloved husband of Charlotte; loving father of Patricia (Carl) Garwood, Karen (Robert) Dortwegt and Philip (Lana) Shank; cherished grandfather of nine; dear brother of Elizabeth (Elmer) Johnson; also one niece and two nephews. A graduate of I.I.T. and a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 30, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church Heartt Chapel, 1032 Maple, Downers Grove, IL at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home. Info. www.legacy.com or 630-968-0408.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 29, 2001.

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Bill Parks

July 2, 2001

I was with Charlie in the IIT Civil class of '44. I also commanded a CB Platoon that was assigned to LST 595, Charlies WWII ship, for the invasion of Brunei Bay, Borneo in the spring of 1945. We had good times together. I will miss him.

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