Charles H. Pokarney Obituary (1934

Charles H. Pokarney of Dwight passed away, Monday, March 30, 2020. Due to the shelter in place order private family burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetey, Dwight. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation. A public celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial's in Charles's name may be made to Autism Speaks, Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Morris, IL or St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dwight. Hager Memorial Home, Dwight is handling the arrangements. Charles was born on July 20, 1934 in Pontiac, Il. a son of Michael and Myrtle (Vogelsinger) Pokarney. He married Barbara McDermott on June 8, 1957 in Piper City, IL. She survives in Morris, IL. Also surviving are sons: Charles Pokarney Jr. of Dwight, John Pokarney of Bloomington, IL; daughters, Lori (Mike) McConnell of Dwight, Karen (Paul Helgesen of Skokie, IL, Patti Trewartha of Texas, Janet (Tim) Ricketts of Braidwood, IL; sister, Mary Rice of Kalamazoo, MI; sister-in-law, Dolores Pokarney of Dwight; grandchildren, Jessica, Dan, Tyler, Jordan, Emma, Lucas, Michael and Grace; great grandchildren, Lyllah, Harper, Jace, Jasper, Khloe, Gracelynn; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Charles moved to Dwight in 1965 just a few years after his services in the Army from 1957 to 1959. He worked his farm until the late 90s when he retired, he then worked for Wal-Mart for 15 years in the produce department. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Dwight American Legion and the Cessna 170 Association for more than 30 years. He enjoyed old cars, reading Auto and Aviation magazines, watching golf on TV and was a St. Louis Cardinal's fan. He loved spending time with his family and began every meal with dessert, pie in particular. He will be missed by all who knew him but especially missed by his loving family. This obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.hagermemorial.com