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Charles Lawton Obituary

CHARLES K. LAWTON III Charles K. Lawton III, Charlie, age 35, born 5/19/78 died 7/13/13 at Loyola in Maywood. Grew up in Streator lived in Westmont. Died from injuries sustained while attempting to stop a crime 6/13/13. He is a hero! Survived by Amanda Pozniak, children, Addison, Alexis, Ashley, Elaina. Brother to Jeromy, Jimmy, Shain, Ty, Shannon, Jeanette, and the late Tina. Son to Charlie, Shirley and Traci. His life will be celebrated at St. Mary 's of Gostyn, 445 Prairie, Downers Grove, 11:30am, July 27, 2013. A memorial fund has been created to help his family.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jul. 21, 2013.

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August 11, 2013

Amanda I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I know you're a strong woman and please remember the strength God gave you to help you and your girls.

Melissa Pozniak

August 8, 2013

Charlie
I met u once
But I know u made my sister so happy and I want to thank u for that
Charlie RIP
Thank u for being hero
And great man to my sister

me and daddy

Ty Cox

August 6, 2013

hey this is chuckies niece he never knew me at all but I love him with all my heart this is Ty's daughter Angelica you will always be in our hearts I love you uncle chuckie and to our family I am so sorry for this deep loss I love you all R.I.P Charles </3 dad said he loves you

Jeanette Lawton

July 26, 2013

You couldn't ask for a better person or brother. So many precious memories of moments growing up and as adults. He never stopped being funny and if you were down or bummed he'd lift your spirits with a trick a joke or just being down right goofy . I'm gonna miss you so damn much little big brother.

Terry Tillapaugh

July 25, 2013

Charlie....I am the mother in law of your nephew Chris..the mother of Jenn. When I met you at the family gathering at Shannons while you were visiting Texas...your humor and personality encompassed an entire room...May u rest in peace...

Shannon Wadford

July 24, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Tanya Austin

July 23, 2013

I am praying for the family during this time of loss. May God wrap you in His loving arms and bring you all peace and comfort as you go through this valley in your life. Love In Christ be with you. (friend of Shannon)

July 23, 2013

loved u so much Charlie you were always a good person to the world and now youre a hero to the world gods blessings and you left a legacy to follow

MaryE Adair

July 23, 2013

Had the privilege of meeting Chuck at his sister Shannon's home in Texas. A fellow Taurean, he and I found it easy to talk, but he had that charming ability with everyone, it seemed. There are few enough such people in the world, and he is sorely missed. My condolences to all his family, and a hug for Shannon, my grandson Luke's wife.

Amy Clinch

July 23, 2013

I went to school with Chuck, and ran into him a few times around town when he was in Streator. I never saw him without a smile. He was very proud to be a dad and he loved his girls. His family has been And will continue to be in our prayers.

Joy Pozniak

July 23, 2013

I love you Charlie so much! You made me feel so special

alei pozniak

July 23, 2013

Love you Char-e

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