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Charlene Ode Obituary
Born: December 8, 1937
Died: July 10, 2024
Charlene Jean (Lage) Ode, age 86, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1937 in Aurora, IL at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to Glen and Beatrice (Freyling) Lage.
She graduated from West Aurora High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Duane Ode on June 9, 1956. They spent 37 years together until Duane's passing on August 14, 1993. Charlene worked 20 years for Oswego School District 308, the last 15 years as Athletic Secretary at Oswego High School before retiring in 1995.
She is survived by two daughters Susan (fiancé Steve Secor) McGhee and Beth (Rick) Friedland, both of Oswego. Three grandsons Darrell McGhee and Tyler (Alli) and Alex (Scott) Friedland, one granddaughter Megan McGhee, three great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters, sister Carol (Eugene) Schauer, niece Kristine Bumgarner and two great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Duane, and her parents Glen and Beatrice Lage.
Cremation was accorded per Charlene's wishes. A private graveside service will be held at Oswego Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, Illinois 60543. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Conway Gaines
August 24, 2024
Char and I were first friends in grade school. We drifted apart after high school as I moved away first to Chicago, then Seattle and finally Portland, OR. We reconnected on a trip I made back to Aurora when we were probably in late 50s. We kept in email contact sporadically and those messages were always special--caring, catching me up with our classmates, and telling wonderful family stories. She valued you all so much. I will miss our casual but meaningful interchanges. Please take care and know she is well remembered. Barbara Conway Gaines
Pam Van Boekel
July 26, 2024
To Charlene´s family-
We are so sorry to learn of your mother´s passing. She was always so kind to us. She, Judy, and Tom´s mom, Jean, always shared so many fun times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tom and Pam Van Boekel
Jim & Paula Ode
July 25, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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