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Charles Sakris Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Charles E. Sakris, 88, of Springfield died at 4 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2010, at St. John's Hospice. Mr. Sakris was born in Springfield on July 27, 1921, the son of Charles and Laura (Wieborg) Sakris. His parents and sister, Shirley Sakris Koppen, preceded him in death.
He graduated from Feitshans High School and Browns Business College. A lifelong resident of Springfield, he was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield Motor Boat Club, American Legion Springfield Post 32, AARP, life member of the USS Essex Association and the Feitshans High School Alumni.
Mr. Sakris served in 1942-1945, during World War II, in the U. S. Navy. He was aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex CV9 in the Pacific 1943-1945. On Dec. 25, 1948 he was united in marriage to Eleanor Schweitzer.
Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Sakris; one daughter, Cheryl Sue Sakris of Springfield; two sons, Charles Franklin (wife, Sharon) Sakris and Donald Rolfe (wife, Kathy) Sakris of Rochester; six grandchildren, Lantz, Lindsay and Derek Sakris and C.J., Matthew and Lauren Vala; sister-in-law, Norma Browning Gordon (husband, Roger); three great-grandchildren; two nephews; and two nieces.
Graveside services and interment will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice, St. John's Hospice and Visiting Nurses, 800 E. Carpenter Street Springfield, IL 62769 or Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, 714 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield, IL 62701.
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David Bauserman
February 27, 2010
Eleanor, we love you!
David, Erika and Erin
Charles and Geraldine Verdier
February 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 24, 2010
My sincere sympathy to Eleanor and
family learning of the death of Charles. Good times will be remembered
Joanne Schultz
Kemy Brown
February 24, 2010
Charlie, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharon and your family.
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Tom & Kathy Bowen
February 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Heather & Bill Sherell
February 23, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Charlie was a true gentleman, who always made me smile. I really missed seeing him sitting on the porch or working in the yard after you had moved. And he always had a good story to tell! He will always be in our hearts. We are so sorry for your loss.
Graydon&Lora Blank
February 23, 2010
Dear Eleanor, Charlie, Cheryl, Donnie and your families- Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. May the love of your Family and friends and wonderful memories give you peace.
colton sherell
February 23, 2010
Charlie was a joyful enjoyable friend.
I love you
sincerely,
colton
Arnold and Marlene Delattre
February 23, 2010
Sakris Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie. We remember him well from being your neighbors in Southlawn. What a great FHS Alumni.
Hilda Pillers
February 23, 2010
So many memories come to mind when we were all neighbors on Sherman St. Mya God be with you in your sorrow.
Steve Frank
February 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bruce Wood
February 23, 2010
Sorry for your loss. We new Charlie as a member of Essex. We always enjoyed your company. Thanks for the memories.
Cindi, Butch, Chevy Floyd
February 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert & Ethel Walker
February 23, 2010
We are so glad we knew Charlie at all the ESSEX reunions. He was a true gentleman.
Norma Schweitzer- Browning-Gordon
February 23, 2010
Dear Eleanor, Charlie, Don, and the rest: The song is right! Love is a many spendored thing and your journey of sixty one-plus years together proves it beyond measure. Chuck and I were fortunate enough to be a part of those years -- and Roger a short while. Charles leaves a huge, huge void with his passing. You know that your pain is in our hearts and all of you will be in our every prayer! Lots of love from all my family --
Terry Theyssen
February 23, 2010
charlie and family so sorry for your loss of your father.was a good man remember him when we were young on sherman playing ball,when I was at the lymers house,he always played ball with us,charlie you have our prayers and sympathy.
Marge Roth
February 23, 2010
Cheryl, Matt and Lauren
My deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers.
Vicki Bolinger
February 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
tom &paula denny
February 23, 2010
We are so saddened to learn of the lost of Charlie. What a wonderful guy who was my Mom's favorite. God bless you and your family. Charlie will be in our prayers.
Tom and Paula Hunn Denny (Lily Hunn's dgtr.)
Kris Cannon
February 23, 2010
Cheryl,I am so saddened to hear of your loss. If you need anything, you know where to find me.
Cathy (Howell) Woodcox
February 23, 2010
So sorry about your loss Charlie and Sharon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
CHUCK & DENISE IRWIN
February 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 23, 2010
So Sorry to hear of your loss, keeping your family in our thoughts. He was a wonderful man. Dee Easley and family
Jeannette Niehaus
February 23, 2010
Dear Charles,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Jeannette Stasukinas Niehaus
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