Charles Laurenti

Charles Laurenti obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Charles Laurenti

Charles Laurenti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Charles Laurenti, 81, of West Frankfort passed away on Monday September 15, 2025 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale at 6:02pm.

He was born on June 22, 1944 in Illinois to Eugene and Rose (Lenzini) Laurenti. He loved being around his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed being involved with his dogs, fishing, and hunting, especially waterfowl.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Janice, whom he married on July 11, 1968 and she passed away on April 16, 2015; and his parents.

He is survived by his son Brent (Cassandra) Laurenti; daughters Lori (Chad) Barron and Christi Laurenti; grandchildren Ryan Buckingham, Makayla Buckingham, Jaidyn Buckingham, Dakota Reed, Grant, Ariana, Caige, and Isabella Laurenti; and 3 great-grandchildren Teagan, Julian, and Matteo.

Services will be held on Saturday September 20, 2025 in the Union Funeral Home at 11:00am with Chuck Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 11:00am prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Sesser-Valier Outdoorsman Club and will accepted at the funeral home.

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