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CHARLES JOURDAN Obituary
Born March 20, 1941, in Willow Hill, he was the son of Guy and Mary Lois (Jones) Jourdan. Charles was united in marriage to LaDonna Cook on April 22, 1961, in Olney; they spent the next 46 happy years together.
He enjoyed a distinguished career with Caterpillar Inc. for 42 years and traveled to five continents during his tenure with the company. Charles was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Maple Park and was a 40-year member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed many hobbies, including golfing, fishing, restoring cars, traveling and auto racing. Charles was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by both family and friends.
Charles' family would like to extend a special thank-you to Vitas Hospice, Father Joachim B. Tyrtania and Sharon Swander.
He is survived by his wife, LaDonna Jourdan of Hinckley; five children, Jeffrey (Wendy) Jourdan of Waukesha, Wis., Bradley (Lauren) Jourdan and Gregory (Erin) Jourdan, both of Hinckley, Charles Mark Jourdan of Sandwich and Julie (Michael) Savitski of Hinckley; 11 grandchildren, Amy, Jerry and Jacob Jourdan, Justin and Marissa Jourdan, Maya and Emma Jourdan, Aidan and Tyler Savitski and Ben and Anna Jourdan; his mother, Mary Lois Jourdan of Robinson; a sister, Jeannette (Leonard) Knoblett of Palatine; nine nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Jim Cook of Charleston; and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Jourdan; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and a nephew.
The funeral Mass for Mr. Jourdan will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 123 S. Countyline Road in Maple Park, with Father Joachim B. Tyrtania officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Maple Park. Friends may visit from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel, 141 N. Maple St. in Hinckley.
Memorials can be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 123 S. Countyline Road, Maple Park, IL 60151, or to Vitas Hospice, 105 Marquette St., Suite A, LaSalle, IL 61301.
Arrangements were made by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory.
For information, call 815-286-3247 or 630-553-7611.
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Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES JOURDAN
Bob & Kim Hammond
April 9, 2008
To the Jourdan Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We have lived directly across from the Jourdan's for the last 12+ years in Timbercreek prior to them moving and could not have had a better neighbor. Charlie was always kind to my family and very friendly discussing our common rain flowage issues. He was well respected and we'll miss his return visits. Our sincerest sympathy...
Shanna Bahr
April 8, 2008
Donna & Family,
Scott just called and told us about Charles. We are so sorry. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Ed and Shanna Bahr
Scott Neidigh
April 7, 2008
Donna & Family;
I just read of the passing of Charlie. Our condolences are with you and the family. I know that we lost touch and I am very sorry about that. He was a very good man and he will be missed.
Paul,Dawn,Miranda,Denver Bramel
April 7, 2008
Donna Charlie was a GREAT MAN he will be missed.
BARB AND "RED" GERMAN
April 6, 2008
DONNA AND FAMILY,
OUR SINCERE CONDOLANCES TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESSED YOU WITH A WONDERFUL HUSBAND,FATHER AND GRANDFATHER AND MANY FRIENDS. CHARLIES WILL BE GREATLY MISSED . SENDING OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS.
Bill & Kirby Powell
April 5, 2008
Donna and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers..
John Braatz
April 4, 2008
Goodby to a Dear Friend and Golf Partner. You will be missed by many. Especially your family. May the Lord provide to all who cherished your love.
Garry & Diana Cornwell
April 4, 2008
I really enjoyed playing cards with Charlie when I lived in Illinois. Our blessings and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. May God be with you all now and forever.
Nancy & Gary McNeilly
April 4, 2008
You're all in our thoughts at this difficult time. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
Sherry Tracey (Murphy)
April 4, 2008
I have been thinking about all of you lately. I'm so sorry for your loss. I think about the good times our families had when we were kids. God bless all of you.
Jason & Tricia Troyer
April 4, 2008
Praying that God would give you comfort and strength at this time for you and your family.
Tom & Jeanene Sipos
April 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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