Charles D. Streff

Charles Streff Obituary

"Chuck"

Charles D. "Chuck" Streff, 58, of Millington, IL passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 8, 1950 in Aurora, IL, the son of Charles P. and Maxine (Konen) Streff. Charles grew up in Plano, IL, and attended St. Mary's School in Plano and graduated from Roncalli High School, Class of 1968.

He married Trudy Hawley on January 25, 1975 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plano.

They spent the last 34 years together in Millington, IL, where they raised all five of their children.

In 1969, Charles was hired on with Weirs Machine and Foundry in Plano, IL and worked there until their closing. He then was employed by Aurora Bearing for 25 years and was a night Supervisor for the last 20 years.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plano. Charles was an avid hunter and fishermen, he had a great love for the outdoors.

His favorite vacation spot was Mercer, WI where he enjoyed fishing with his family and friends for many years. He loved to drive around looking for Deer. He spent many summer days and nights in his vegetable garden.

Charles brought a smile to the face of anyone who knew him and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Trudy of Millington; four daughters, Stacy (Rick) Fuller of Leland, IL, Sara (Roy) Day of Millington, IL, Sherri (Edwin) Contreras of Plano, IL, Starla (Bryan) Hughes of Earlville, IL; one son to carry on his name, Charles P. Streff of Millington, IL; eight grandchildren, Justin and Dallas Fuller, Keelin and Kolton Day, Andrea and Cameron Contreras, Michael Subgrunski and Trevor Hughes; his mother, Maxine Streff of Plano, IL; two sisters, Pam Streff of Boynton Beach, FL, Lisa (Charles) Casner of Sandwich, two brothers, Gary (Kathy) Streff of Sandwich and Mark (Tammy Griffin) Streff of Merritt Island, FL; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles P. Streff; father-in-law, Robert A. Hawley; brother-in-law, Tom Merchant and his niece, Sierra Streff and several aunts and uncles.

His family would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Yorkville with Fr. Matthew Lamoureux, M.I.C. officiating.

Burial will follow at Millington-Newark Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. where a prayer service will be recited at 6:30 p.m. at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano.

For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.TurnerBurkhartFH.com. Turner-Eighner Funeral Home

3952 Turner Ave. Plano, IL 60545. 630-552-3022.

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Published by Beacon News on Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Streff

12 Entries

kendall rangel

November 6, 2008

i am so sorry about Chuck and I guess it was for the best because he held on as long as he could and does not hurt anymore but to make matters better there is a new and better angel in heaven now I love you guys love Kendall Rangel

Jerry Michael

November 4, 2008

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.....Jerry and Sheila Michael

Anna Benda

November 4, 2008

Dear Streff Family, we are very saddened by your loss. Chuckie was a neighbor and friend as he was growing up. Eddie and I always enjoyed him. He will be greatly missed. God Bless all of the Streff family. Anna Benda, South Daytona Florida

Becky Runkle

November 3, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen Chuck for many years. I grew up in Plano, and worked at Piggly Wiggly/Eagle Foods, too. Chuck was always a nice guy. Sorry I had to see him again in the hospital with cancer, but that's what nurses do. My prayers are with you, his family. Sincerely, Becky

Victor Carrera

November 3, 2008

To Trudy and Family,
We are truly saddened of your loss. As some of you know, Chuck and I worked together at Aurora Bearing's night shift for years and I sincerely miss Chuck and everything he did for me. I will always remember Chuck as a very caring , honest and selfless person who would always help a person in need.
Please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You,
Victor and Yolanda Carrera

Carol & Jim Andrisen

November 3, 2008

To Trudy & Family,
You have our heart felt sympathy.
Our thought & prayers are with you.

Kevin Warren

November 3, 2008

I am truly saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. I enjoyed the years working with Chuck at Aurora Bearing. The night shift was always exciting with Chuck and the rest of his team. Our prayers go out to the entire Streff family.
Kevin and Hattie

Jacob lage

November 2, 2008

To the Streff's i am so sorry about what what happened and i may have not got to see you in these past few great days but i just wanted you all to know that i am really sorry

Donald Heldenberg

November 2, 2008

WAS SORRY TO READ ABOUT CHUCK. HE WORKED FOR ME IN THE PLANO PIGGLY WIGGLY OR EAGLE FOODS
WE WILL PRAY FOR HIS SOLE AND YOU. DON HELDENBERG

Karen Ryeczyk

November 2, 2008

Dear Aunt Max, Trudy and family,
So sorry to hear of your great loss. I enjoyed the time that we spent with Chuckie in July at the family reunion in Nebraska. Chuckie was a very loving and caring family man. His family meant everything to him. His life was cut way to short. He had so much love and good to offer. Sometimes life seems so unfair. He will definetly be missed by us, all of you and his many friends and coworkers. Growing up I did not spend a lot of time with him because of our ages, but Marilyn and Joe both did, I know. Please accept our deepest sympathy and May God Comfort each of you. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love and Sympathy,
Jack and Karen Ryeczyk

Ralph(Rick) and Catherine Gearson

November 2, 2008

To the entire Streff family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Chuck, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Debra Kramer

November 2, 2008

To Trudy and Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. I have worked with Chuck at Aurora Bearing for all the years he was there and He was one of the few people who could get things done. Everything was simple to him, he would just "get the job done and done right!" He was very good as a supervisor, especially with the night shift as I think he enjoyed that time of the day. I remember when his Dad, Chuck Sr. worked with us also. Those two were like 2 peas in a pod. They are both funny, witty and determined people. To all of Chuck's family, I wish you the very best and I want you to know that there are a lot of friends of Chuck's who will be there for all of you when you need them.

God Bless You,
Kramer

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