Charles Phillip Gardner

Charles Phillip Gardner, 66, of Kankakee passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. He was born on September 27, 1954, in Kankakee, the son of Phillip Charles and Dorothy (Liedecker) Gardner. On June 4, 1977, he married Joanna Timm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bradley, IL. He was a factory worker for many years and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Chuck loved spending time with his family, but the apples of his eye were his two granddaughters. Charles is survived by his loving wife, a son; Aaron Phillip and Brooke Gardner, 2 granddaughters, Haven and Harlow Gardner, his mother-in-law; Marjorie Timm of WA, 3 sisters-in-law and brother in-laws; Rosemarie and Wendell Moore of WA, Marianne and Bill Stevenson of Kankakee, IL, Linda Mariner of WA, 2 brothers-in-law; James Timm of TN, Rick Valley of WA, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters; Debra Gardner, Donna Gardner, a sister-in-law; Betty Valley. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kankakee from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00am, officiated by Pastor Karl Koeppen. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.