Eugene Thomas Champion

Eugene Thomas Champion obituary, Hillside, IL

Eugene Thomas Champion

Eugene Champion Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Feb. 18, 2026.
Eugene T. Champion "Gene", age 92, of Lombard, Formerly of Elmwood Park. Beloved husband of Joanne, nee McInrue; loving father of Michael (Josephine) Champion, Patricia (Kerry) Mitchell, and Cindy (Robert) Carter; devoted grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 6; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Gene was a proud member of the Teamsters, Local 705, and the Illinois Region Model A Restorers Club.

Visitation Sunday, February 22, 3-8 PM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 Blks S. of Roosevelt) Lombard, Il 60148. Prayers Monday, 9:15 AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St. Lombard. Funeral Mass 10 AM. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shriners Children's Hospital are appreciated. Funeral info: 630-932-1500 or www.knollcrest.net

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1500 South Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148

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