Charles York

Charles York obituary, Hillsdale, IL

Charles York

Charles York Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2025.
Charles Allen "Chuck" York, 71, of Hillsdale, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2025.

Chuck was born on August 7, 1953, in Rock Island, Illinois, to William and Wanda York. He served his country in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974 and was a Vietnam veteran. After his military service, Chuck built a career as the proud owner of Charlie's Hauling & Clean-up, where he worked diligently for many years.

On July 4, 1987, Chuck married Laura York, and together they built a life filled with love and family. He cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren and found great joy in their company. A skilled woodworker, he enjoyed crafting with his hands and creating meaningful pieces. He was also a proud friend of Bill W. since December of 1996, a commitment that brought him strength and community throughout the years.

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Laura York; daughters Linda York and Jennifer York; son James (Livvy) York; sisters Delores (Jim) Nelson and Brenda (Butch) Dooley; grandchildren Breanna York, Korbin Barajas, Hunter York, Jason Medley, Michael Medley, and Makayla York; as well as five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Wanda York; sister Kay York; and brother Steve York.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Memorial Christian Church, located at 1624 Avenue of the Cities in Moline, Illinois.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the Milan Medical Staff and Genesis Hospice.

Chuck's legacy of hard work, dedication to family, and unwavering perseverance will be remembered by all who knew him.

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April 19, 2025

Laurie Scott York posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2025

Eric Demuynck posted to the memorial.

March 28, 2025

Rhonda Scott posted to the memorial.

Laurie Scott York

April 19, 2025

the start of us...but i can't do us because without a u in us it's just sssss...i will love you forever - listening to all our favorite music right now and forever more

Eric Demuynck

March 31, 2025

Chuck , U were an important part of my life in my early years, Thanks for the Memories..

Rhonda Scott

March 28, 2025

I will miss your stories, your smile, your love of family and friends!! You shared a lot with me and I will always remember when I approached you and said to you "Thank you for your service" you got a little teary and said "no one has ever said that to me" and we hugged. I reminded you that you did what you needed to do to survive the Vietnam war and you did nothing wrong. You are a hero in so many ways!! But most of all I will always remember how you loved being told you were "Ridiculous" and how you would hide the cookies I made for you all !!! Love you always Chuck!!!

Jason Dooley

March 28, 2025

My uncle Chuck was the best uncle ever! I was lucky enough to have called him my uncle for 50-years. This world needs more uncle Chucks. You'll be missed and you will always be a one of a kind.

Jennifer

March 27, 2025

My heart is shattered in pieces.... Idk how to carry on without you ... I told you I wasn´t ready - But you never listened to me anyways - must be where I inherited that trait ... I love you sooo much daddy

Joe Bradley Jr

March 27, 2025

May you rest in Peace.
Joe Bradley Jr. And Tammy

Margaret Chavez

March 26, 2025

Rest in peace.

Judith Dooley

March 26, 2025

I love you so much! I will forever miss you!
Please hug Aunt Kay for me

Daughter linda

March 26, 2025

Marsha

March 26, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always cousin.

Linda york

March 25, 2025

I miss you so much Daddy

John R Nelson

March 25, 2025

REST IN PEACE brother!!!

Don Cooper

March 25, 2025

Rest easy now cousin Chuck. You will be missed but we know that you are no longer in pain.

Nelson. Dee Dee york

March 25, 2025

Sister DeeDee. I missyou already I was supposed to go first. I´m older. We´ll save a place for me in the heavens above. I love you forever

Butch and Brenda Dooley

March 25, 2025

We Love you always and forever until we meet again in time
Butch and Brenda

Greg

March 25, 2025

Rest easy now Chuck. Thanks for helping me in the Chuck York way when I needed it most. I´ll never forget you and the memories I made with you. I´ve faced things these last 18yrs without reverting to old behaviors from the wisdom you so freely shared with me. I love you my friend. I´ll see you again when the time is right.

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