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Charles Sanquist Obituary
Charles R. Sanquist
October 29, 1947-December 6, 2020
CORDOVA, IL-Charles Rung Sanquist, 73, of Cordova, IL, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus, Silvis, IL. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Cordova Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established.
Charlie was born October 29, 1947 in Moline, Illinois, a son of Robert and Beda (Carlstrom) Sanquist. He married Viki Dominick. Charlie retired from 3M, and as a guard at CF Industries. He liked hunting and traveling, and enjoyed going out to eat.
Surviving are his wife, Viki, Cordova; sons, Andy (Sherri) Sanquist, Sherrard, Nick (Maggie) Sanquist, Port Byron, Matthew "Scoob" (Tonya) Sanquist, Cordova, Patrick Sanquist, Cordova; daughters, Shaanna Stebbins, Freeport, IL, Mindy (Mike) Adams, Montgomery, IL; sister, Patsy (Mark) Ambrose, Muskegon, MI; 15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Susan Sanquist; and a great-granddaughter, Lilly. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Sanquist
Dick Hipple
January 4, 2021
Sorry to hear about Charlie, my brother just told me when I saw him yesterday. He really helped me out when I needed some help when I had my fire.
Pam Aten Richards
December 21, 2020
Viki and family- I´m very sorry to hear about Charley. I was so glad when you two got hitched. I know you have fun memories together. Love you, Pam R.
Lisa Harrington
December 10, 2020
Viki, So sorry about Charlie. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Lisa, Todd and Madison
Deb Atkin
December 9, 2020
Viki so sorry to hear about Charlie my heart is breaking for you! Just remember the love you have he will always be with you! I love you!
Christy and Terrance Gray
December 8, 2020
Viki, We are so sorry to hear about Charlies passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family .
Diane Polenske
December 8, 2020
Harold and I are so saddened to hear about Charlie. Harold enjoyed working with Charlie both at 3M and CF Ind. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Byers
December 8, 2020
Condolences from the
Byers family.
Denise Dreifurst
December 8, 2020
We offer our Sincerest Heartfelt Condolences, You are all in our Thoughts, our Hearts and our Prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
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