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Charles Kollross Obituary
Charles F. Kollross age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Charles is survived by hisloving family, wife, Carolyn Kollross (Buck), children, Christopher Todd (Christine) Kollross, Chad (Margaret) Kollross, Cathleen Kollross, sibling,Jack (Susan) Kollross, grandchildren, David (fianc e Erica Hernandez) Kollross, Jeremy Kollross, Jason Kollross, Jacob Kollross, Lily Kollross and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mary Frances Kollross (Phillips), sibling, Father Dennis Kollross and nephew John Kollross.
Charles grew up in Gibson City IL and graduated from Gibson City High School where he was a memberof their four time undefeated football team; he was a longtime member of St.Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox and a dedicated educator and administrator in Joliet District 86, Lake Ridge School District in Indiana and Hopewell School. Charles was known as an avid SIUSaluki Alumni and Chicago sports fan.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday,July 19th, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service, Saturday, July 20th, 2019 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM and then to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM
Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marshall Klein Foundation www.marshallkleinfoundation.com would be appreciated.
For information 815-485-3700 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com
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Tim & Karen O'Connor
July 24, 2019
We were very sorry to hear about your loss of Chuck. We enjoyed the times we went out together and had you over to our home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris McCollum
July 22, 2019
To the Kollross family please accept my sincere condolences. Find comfort in knowing Chuck was a very unselfish, and decent man.
Chuck and his sons volunteered in the development the first colt league baseball field in New Lenox. Many hours of of hard work went into the project. It was my privilege knowing and working with them.
The field should have been appropriately named "Kollross Field".
Rest in peace old friend.
Margaret Arias
July 21, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. I was fortunate to have him as a teacher at Gompers Jr High and had the privilege to work with him as well.
He was a gentle giant to all of his students, very dedicated to everyone around him. Thank you for your unconditional support, for pushing all of us to become better human beings. May you rest in peace.
AMY VALDOVINOS
July 19, 2019
Sorry for your loss, my condolences to the entire family. Ms. Carolyn I LOVE YOU
Mike Cracraft
July 18, 2019
Sorry for your loss. He was my Football Coach at Gompers in the late 60's. Great man! Tough but, kind and concerned. Always respected him.
RIP
SYLVIA SALINAS-MILHOAN
July 17, 2019
So sad to hear of this great mans passing. Although I haven't seen you in many years I have such great memories of you at Gompers Jr. High. Always there for all his students. R.I.P Mr.Kollross.
Christine Reiser
July 16, 2019
I worked with Chuck at Lake Ridge Schools. He was very dedicated to the kids and the quality of education they received, not only at LRS but everywhere. I loved his smile and generosity. He was very proud of his family and talked often about them. Even after leaving LRS, I have thought about him and the difference he has made, not only in my life (encouraging) but in all those around him. I am sending my thoughts & prayers to his family as you mourn, but also celebrate his life and share memories together!
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