By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, July 28, 2024

    from 3:00 to 7:00 pm

    and Monday, July 29, 2024

    from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Service

    Monday, July 29, 2024

    2:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home

  • Full Obituary

    Charles R. “Charlie” Durbin, 42, of Highland, IL, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with his family by his side.

    He was born October 16, 1981, to Charles E. and Sandra R. (Nee Stahl) Durbin, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.  On November 5, 2005 he married Christy Kharibian at Holy Family Catholic Church, Cahokia, IL.

    Charlie was a member of United Church of Christ, Dupo, IL.  He loved building and fixing things, he never slowed down.  He loved NASCAR and even raced his own car, 77D, locally.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and everything outdoors.  He loved his time with his children and his date nights with his wife ending at Home Depot.  Charlie loved his job at Industrial Battery Products (IBP) and the people he worked with.

    He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Durbin; brother, Brian Stahl, in infancy; nephew, Tripp Kharibian.

    Charlie is survived by his wife, Christy Durbin, Highland, IL; children, Madilynn Durbin, Mason Durbin, Cooper Durbin; father, Charles E. Durbin, Dupo, IL; sister, Jaci (Wayman) DeClue, Dupo, IL; in-laws, Dana Kharibian, Eric Kharibian, Gary (Kelsie) Kharibian, Logan Kharibian, Brad (Lori) Weis, Sheila (Bill) Cometto, Melissa (Grason) Little; mother-in-law, Mary (Tim) Weis; father-in-law, Gary (Jill) Kharibian; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Memorials may be made to the Durbin Children’s Future (checks made payable to Christy Durbin).

    Visitation: Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and Monday, July 29, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral: Monday, July 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home.

    Clergy: Pastor Trevor Kean.

    Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Highland, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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13 Condolences
 
  1. Barb Ketcherside / July 24, 2024 at 6:08 pm

    So sorry. Little Durb so hard to believe this. As kids we all hung out but as we grew up went our own way. I loved you cuz. ♥️ God bless your family along with Jaci and Uncle Charlie. RIP

  2. Suzanne Clarke Sliwa / July 24, 2024 at 6:45 pm

    Charlie was an amazing, kind coworker and friend
    He will be sadly missed and forever in everyones hearts.
    Deepest sympathies to all fily amd friends.
    A

  3. Steve Mennerick / July 24, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    Christy and family: we’re all so sorry for your loss. Your work ‘family’ is here for you.

  4. Diane Luna / July 25, 2024 at 8:49 am

    Our hearts are broken with you. Stay strong, keep the faith and keep your hearts full of all the happy memories.

    Sending love and hugs.

    Kit, D* Luna and family.

  5. Bryan Woehl / July 25, 2024 at 10:12 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great guy. I didn’t know him on a personal level but worked with him through his company IBP for several years. I know he will be greatly missed. God Bless your family.

  6. Laura Delmez / July 25, 2024 at 11:23 am

    Christy: I am heartbroken for you and your beautiful family. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

  7. Thomas Skul / July 25, 2024 at 11:25 am

    Charlie and I worked at IBP together for the past 17 years. Charlie was not only IBP’s Director of Operations, he was a pillar of our company. Charlie not only managed the day to day workings of our service efforts, he was an influencer and guiding figure within IBP. He was to be one of the future leaders. I worked closely with Charlie on all aspects of our business. We didn’t always agree on everything but we always respected each other and made the right choices for the good of IBP.
    I will miss him terribly. Mostly I’ll miss our after hours discussions and the funny “memes” about politics and life that we would trade off daily.
    God Bless you Charlie,

    Condolences to Kristy, the Kids and the entire Durbin family.

  8. Andrew S. Jackson / July 25, 2024 at 12:18 pm

    I am truly sorry for you, and your family’s, loss. Many condolences.

  9. Andy Gavras / July 25, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I am sorry for your loss. Charlie was one of a kind, I never met someone so welcoming, caring, and smart! Although my interactions with Charlie were few, He certainly left a big impression on me to be more like him in my ways and mannerisms, He will forever be in my heart and memories, I know he is there watching over you and your family. God Bless.

  10. Mary Feld / July 25, 2024 at 4:19 pm

    Thinking of you and your family Christy during this difficult time. My heartfelt sympathies. I will light a candle for Charlie and the Durbin family.

  11. Brittany Templer / July 27, 2024 at 12:46 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was great friends with my brother Ronnie and Charlie was constantly at our house growing up. He was so nice and sweet and charming. Whenever I think about my teen years and all the kids coming over to my house, Charlie is always a part of those memories. I’m sending so much love and prayers to his family. He will always be with you.

  12. Luke Rienstra / July 28, 2024 at 12:51 pm

    My condolences to the entire Durbin family. I will miss our funny jabs at one another with our “wife beaters” on. Charlie was one of kind and I will miss our conversations when he was in town. He had tremendous knowledge of our motive power industry and I could always lean on him for technical assistance and advice. My thoughts and prayers are with his kids and Christy.

  13. Lisa and Rick Reese / July 28, 2024 at 2:55 pm

    We are truly heartbroken over the loss of Charlie. I always teased him when I first met him and always would call him Charlie son, he was the same age as my son. Charlie was a great man and will be deeply missed by all. Rick and I always had a high respect for Charlie and were proud of him and all he had done. I would ask at least every other week how my Charlie son was doing. Christy know you and the kids are in our prayers and pray God’s blessing and peace over you all and the entire family. May God bless you.

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