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Charles Crase Obituary
Charles R. Crase, 65, of Baileyville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Charlie was born in Freeport on March 31, 1955, the son of Frederick and Thelma (Davis) Crase. He married Linda LaBudde on December 30, 1972 in Forreston. Charlie owned and operated CRB Garage in Freeport for many years. Charlie enjoyed car shows and racing. He especially loved visiting with many long-time friends.
Survivors include his wife Linda of Baileyville; one son, Chris "Bud" (Jamie) Crase of Lake Carroll; one daughter; three sisters, Pat (Ed) Joly, Sarah (Mike) Vandeberg all of Cedarville; and Charlotte (Al) Strong of Baileyville; five brothers, Roger (Lorraine) Crase of Baileyville, Jerry (Deb) Crase of Tennessee, George (Sharon) Crase. of Freeport, Bill (Brenda) Crase of Baileyville, and John (Marilyn) Crase of Tennessee; two sister-in-laws, Martha Crase of South Carolina, and Louise Crase of Freeport; one step-brother, Dave Bowser of Texas; two grandsons, Peyton Crase, and Brayden Wierzycki, both of Forreston; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Fred Crase, Gary Crase, and Dennis Crase; and one grandson, Drew Crase.
Due to the new social distancing requirements in place, a drive through viewing for family and friends to pay their final respects to Charlie will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds, 2250 S. Walnut Rd, Freeport, IL 61032. Guests are asked to follow signage in the fairgrounds parking lot and staff directions. Funeral service will follow at 12:00pm, with Pastor Sung-Eun Kim officiating. Burial will conclude at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Freeport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Special thanks to FHN Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care.
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zaden joly
December 16, 2020
he was the best great uncle i ever had he liked to work on cars the mustang him and my dad ed Joly jr worked on it together it was a beauty and I loved him like an uncle sincerely zaden James joly
Deb Sauka
October 5, 2020
Entire Crase family,
So sorry for your loss, have known family for almost my whole life and still find it difficult to lose loved ones that we will always remember as young. We all move on with our lives but will always cherish memories forever.
Deb Sauka (Page) Shannon, IL
Bud & Kathy Pflaume
October 4, 2020
I knew Charlie way back from the early days of cruise night and the car club. Was always a great person and treated everyone who came through his garage with respect. My wife and I will miss him. Linda our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Charlie may you rest in peace.
John Reimers
October 3, 2020
Some of my fondest memories are Thanksgiving's and Christmas's out at grandpa and grandmas farm when we would all get together and have meals. Chuck always had a good joke. and was always kind and good to me and my sister
Steven Price
October 2, 2020
R.I.P. Charlie, You were a good person ! You will be missed !!
patricia kubly
October 1, 2020
Char,
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Keep
precious memories close to your heart.
Pat Knoup Kubly
Monticello, W.
Sarah Vandeberg
October 1, 2020
You will be missed more then you know bro. You will always be in my thoughts and heart. I have love you for 65 1/2 years and more. Rest in peace my brother. Love you forever. Love your middle sister Sarah
Dan & Marsha Lehmann
October 1, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Chuck was a wonderful man who will never be forgotten. Prayers to the entire Crase family as you go through this difficult time.
Sarah Vandeberg
October 1, 2020
You will be missed more then you know bro. You will always be in my thoughts and heart. I have love you for 65 1/2 years and more. Rest in peace my brother. Love you forever. Love your middle sister Sarah
janet orsel
September 30, 2020
our condolances for all of the family..love Janet and Kayleigh
Alan Lestikow
September 30, 2020
I knew Charlie for 45+ years, first through Dad's Garage in Dakota & Charlie's Scrap Yards, and then later on at the Car Shows and other events.
Wayne & Cheryl Shenberger
September 30, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Thinking of you
Jason Wylesky
September 30, 2020
You will be loved and missed Uncle Charlie (Jerry & Debs son Jason)!
Bonnie Baal
September 30, 2020
Linda and family, so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joyce Wilson
September 30, 2020
Charlie was a good man and will be missed by many. My condolences to the family
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