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Charles Chris Cunningham

, Illinois

Charles Edward Chris Cunningham age 58 of Pittsfield IL passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday May 9 2026 after a longfought illness. Charles was born January 18 1968 in Louisiana MO to Henry Taylor Cunningham and a member of the Patton family. He married his first wife Cathryn Cat Cunningham where they shared a daughter Neechol Cunningham. He remained married to Cathryn until her and Neechols passing in 1989. Charles then moved to California shortly after where he met his best friend and partner for life Rosenda M. Alcazar. They wed October 15 1993 and he gained a daughter Ana and later his youngest daughter Rebecca in 1995. Charles worked for many years as a cosmetologist CNA and CMA. He also worked for Cingular Wireless starting out as a representative in Atwater CA and then moved on to Floor Manager in the Lafayette LA call center. He had…

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Larry Koestler

, Illinois

Larry recently moved to Jacksonville Illinois but spent the majority of his life in LeSueur Minnesota where he built countless memories and lifelong friendships. He was the loving husband and widower of Cathleen Ellen Owens whom he married on July 1 1989. Together they built a family that Larry loved with his whole heart. He is survived by his daughter Christine E. Kelly Stephen Kelly granddaughters Stephanie Gratton Patrick Gratton and Danielle Breberg greatgrandchildren Alex Hernandez Mathew Hernandez Kyle Bussiere Shantah Gratton Gauge Gratton Jeaneya Gratton Shawn Richards Conor Breberg Caden Breberg Cooper Breberg and Claire Breberg greatgreatgrandchild David Axel Gratton and godchildren Dusty Hamilton and Holly Hamilton of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents Larry and Betty Collins beloved wife Cathleen Ellen Owens and his son Charles Stradford. Larry loved nothing more than family gatherings filled with laughter stories and love. He enjoyed camping traveling and…

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