- Date Of Birth: February 8, 1931
- Date Of Death: July 9, 2020
- State: Illinois
Charles Allen “Chuck” Corless, 89, of LaSalle, formerly of Oak Park, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home, LaSalle.
Mr. Corless was born February 8, 1931 in Oglesby to William and Sally (DeLarbre) Corless. He graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School before enlisting in the Air Force with his twin brother, Bill. He was stationed at Burtonwood, Lancashire, England assisting with post World War II efforts. That is where he met his adoring wife, Barbara Hough. They were married on December 22, 1956 at the Oglesby Union Church Rectory. Both cherished every moment together until she passed away on October 4, 2018.
Theirs was a great love story.Mr. Corless worked in the blood bank at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood for nearly 30 years before retiring to LaSalle. He also worked a second job as a colorist at Acme Resin in Berwyn for several years. Charles was well known for his candy making. He also had a passion for cars and an artistic flair for decorating and furniture re-finishing. Survivors include his two daughters, Sarah (Theodore) Stasik and Emily (Bruce) Vescogni both of Peru; five grandchildren, Benjamin and Spencer Stasik and Brian (Shelly), Brent (Jennifer) and Bradd (Christie) Vescogni; and one niece, Debbie (John) Weber of LaSalle.He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents and his brother, Bill.
