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        Charles “Chuck” Ashburn passed peacefully on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 76.

        He enjoyed many things in life.  In retirement, he was able to spend his winters in his beloved Texas, on the beach with his lifetime love, Kay.  There he found a true passion flying his kites and became part of a wonderful kite family.

        He is survived by his wife Kay, and their children, Chuck (Julie) Ashburn and Terrie Tayloe, as well as their grandchildren, Nathan, Christopher (Nicole), Lauren and Mary Katherine Ashburn and Alyssa and Andrew Tayloe.

        Charles was a faithful servant of Our Lord and Our Mother Mary.

        Memorials may be made to Monsignor James O’Connell Seminarian Fund, P.O. Box 7565, Little Rock, AR 72217-7565

        Visitation: Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fairmont City, IL

        The Rosary will be prayed following Visitation and before Mass.

        A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 11:00 am, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fairmont City, IL.

        Clergy: Rev. Harold Fischer, OMI, Pastor.

        Interment: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL.

        Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

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      1. Brian and Robin Stingley / October 26, 2020 at 8:25 am

        So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

      2. Steve and Barbie Huerter / October 26, 2020 at 9:56 am

        So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kay! May the Good Lord bless you and keep you in his arms!❤❤

      3. Tom & Joy Hunter / October 27, 2020 at 7:40 am

        Rest in Peace, Chuck! May God continue to cover & give comfort to you and your Family, Kay. We are keeping you all in our prayers at this difficult time.

      4. Dyanne Scott / October 28, 2020 at 7:52 am

        God bless and comfort your hearts Kay, Chuck, Julie and all the family! I am remembering you in my prayers daily! May the perpetual light of Christ’s great love envelop you and may he rest in eternal peace.

        Dyanne T. Scott

      5. Debbie King / October 29, 2020 at 7:42 am

        Kay,
        Our family in Arkansas is supporting you in this difficult time with prayer. May Almighty God provide the strength your family needs during the this time.
        Debbie King

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