Charles T. Westerlund

Loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and veteran, Charles Westerlund, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 15, 2024. Charles loved history, science, jeopardy, Las Vegas and horse racing. A veteran of the Korean War, graduate of University of Illinois, career as an electrical engineer at ITT and grandfather to 6 wonderful grandchildren. Charles traveled extensively, enjoying visits to national parks, historical sites and family. Charles is survived by his 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 siblings. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Susan (née Schmidt).

Visitation will be at Hallowell and James funeral home, 1025 W 55th St, Countryside, IL on Monday September 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mass will be held on Tuesday September 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cletus church, 600 W 55th St, La Grange, IL. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL, meet at cemetery at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to National Alliance on Mental Illness or National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Funeral info: 708-352-6500

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