Charlotte Rangel

Charlotte Rangel obituary, Palos Heights, IL

Charlotte Rangel

Charlotte Rangel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hickey Memorial Chapels - Blue Island from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2026.
Charlotte Rangel, age 79, of Palos Heights and formerly of Blue Island passed away January 23, 2026.

Beloved daughter of the late Cecilia (nee Lopez) and Benjamin Rangel; dear sister of Marta Wertz, Lucy (the late Robert) Krause, Mary Origel, John (the late Ann) Rangel, Agnes (the late Dave) Espinosa, Gloria (Don) Rose, Dennis (Carol) Rangel, Andrea (Ken) Borucke, Chuck (Rose) Rangel, Dr. Leo Rangel, and the late Lourdes Martin, Philip "Willy" Rangel, and Michael "Paco" (the late Judy) Rangel; and cherished aunt and friend to many.

Charlotte was a giving and generous person, she will be remembered for caring for others rather than herself.

Visitation Thursday January 29, 2026, from 3 – 8 PM at Hickey Memorial Chapel 2429 W. 127th St. Blue Island, IL 60406. Funeral Friday January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM Prayer Service at Hickey Memorial Chapel going to St. Benedict Church - St. Mary Magdalene Parish for 11 AM Funeral Mass. www.hickeyfuneral.com In Lieu of flowers donations to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital stjude.org

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