Charles Stebbins

1939 - 2025

Charles Stebbins
Born: April 9, 1939 in Lacon, IL
Died: July 23, 2025 in Coal City, IL
Charles "Chuck" Leland Stebbins, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 23rd. He was born on April 9, 1939. Chuck lived a full and hardworking life rooted in family, friendship, and a love of racing and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Chyrll J. Stebbins; his mother, Ida Stebbins (nee Ryan); and his sister, Margaret Bolte.
Chuck is survived by his children, Michael (Laura) Stebbins of Wheaton, IL, and Melissa (Bob) Caruso of Morris, IL. Chuck was the grandfather of Michael, Chase, and MacKenzie Stebbins, Cali (DJ) Budde and Danny Caruso. He is also survived by his brother, Phil Stebbins (Renetta Bridge); sister, Millie Delrose; brother-in-law, Tim Delrose; sisters-in-law, Cookie Ostrem, Nina Kirincich and Cindy (George) Kontos; and many nieces, and nephews. Chuck was raised in Joliet, IL, and attended Joliet Central High School. He later settled in Channahon, where he built a life and home for his family. Chuck was the owner of Nu-Finish Bathroom Remodeling, and also enjoyed ventures in car and real estate sales.
He kept time alongside Chyrll at U.A.R.A. races and held several board positions with them and N.A.M.A.R. He was a proud inductee to the Mazon Speed Bowl & Grundy County Speedway Hall of Fame. Chuck was also a Minooka Community High School Board Member and past President and served the Channahon Baseball League.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle Joliet, IL 60431.
The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to all of the staff from Lightways, The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris, Wynscape Health and Rehab in Wheaton and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital for the care and attention Chuck received these past few months.
Per Chuck's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, August 7th from 4-7pm at Town & Country Lanes.