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CHARLES COOKSEY Obituary
CHARLES L. COOKSEY
"Bud"
Charles L. "Bud" Cooksey, 67, of Benton, IL, died at 12:32 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2009 at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL. Mr. Cooksey was born on September 13, 1942 in Johnston City, IL, the son of Troy Cooksey and Evelyn (Reed) Cooksey. He married the former Noreen (Simano) Byarlay on July 17, 1992 and she survives. Bud was a retired conductor for the EJ&E Railroad where he worked for over thirty years. He was an avid golfer. Surviving relatives include his wife, Noreen Cooksey, Benton, IL, three daughters, Ciara Cooksey and her husband Brian, Medaryville, IN, Peggy Tenorio and husband Gregg, Lake Station, IN, Janet Butala and husband Mark, Valparaiso, IN, four grandchildren, Amber Butala and special friend Brian, Valparaiso, IN, Tonya Butala and special friend Joe, Valparaiso, IN, Derek Tenorio and special friend Nicole, Hobart, IN, Megan Tenorio, Lake Station, IN, two brothers, Jim Cooksey and wife Donna, Benton, IL, Jerry Cooksey and wife Greta, Carbondale, IL, two sisters, Carol Reed and husband Ron, Marion, IL, Cathy Douglas and husband Pat, Bradenton, FL, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Cookie Lee. Mr. Cooksey was preceded in death by his parents, Troy (1982) and Evelyn (2006). His wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services per his request. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.
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Mary Halaschak
January 8, 2010
Noreen
I just can't tell you how much Buds passing hurt. I wish you all the love we can give .
Bill & MAry Halaschak
Charles McGee
January 2, 2010
In the words of ST.PAUL,Charles ran the race and now he has his rewards in HEAVEN.May your family and friends comfort you in your grief.
Charles and Joan McGee[Merrillville, In.
January 2, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bob & Lois Prezny
December 23, 2009
Dear Noreen,
We just learned of Bud's passing. He was a good man and he adored you immensely. We will miss him.
December 22, 2009
Our Prayers are with you Noreen and the family. God Bless .
Mat & Rose Morales
Linda & Alex Mischanko
December 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathy is with you at this very difficult time. Please Know we are thinking about you, and I loved Bud deeply
Roseanna Morales
December 22, 2009
Our prayers are with you Noreen and with the family. God Bless
Mat & Rose Morales
Lake Station , Indiana
Walt & Sheryl Poturalski
December 22, 2009
Noreen ,We were saddened to hear of the passing of "BUD" . Our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved husband . He was alot of fun to be around ........ "POW"....... as he would say.
Clint & Jo Keene
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marlene Fernandez
December 22, 2009
I would like to express my sympathy to Noreen and Bud's extended family. What a wonderful guy. I can picture him on a dance floor right now. It has been quite a few years, but I will remember Bud with a smile on my face.
CHARLEE JAMES
December 22, 2009
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS-DIDN'T SEE OR HEAR FROM COUSIN BUD FOR OVER 50 YEARS BUT WAS LUCK ENOUGH TO HAVE HIM CALL AND TALKED FOR OVER 2 HOURS. LAUGHED AND CRIED-----YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. COUSIN CHARLOTTE (CHARLEE)
Cathy Douglas
December 22, 2009
My dear brother is no longer suffering he is in Jehovah God's memory and will always be in our hearts. Love to all my family wish I could be with you.
Stacey Tenorio
December 22, 2009
POW!!!!! I will always remember the fun we had on the golf course together. I sure wish I had your red beans and rice right now. You will be in heart forever.
Patti Vallett Kaulback
December 20, 2009
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. While it has been nearly 40 years since I last saw Bud, I still remember him and his family well. My heart goes out to all of you.
December 19, 2009
I will love you FOREVER. Noreen
Peggy Tenorio
December 19, 2009
I'm so glad mom had you in her life. It made all of our lives more special to have you in it. The best pawpaw ever. We will miss you.
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