Charles C. Robinson

Charles Curtis Robinson, 84, of Joliet, passed away Friday (August 23, 2019) at Our Lady of Victory in Kankakee. He was born November 1, 1934 in Momence, the son of William C. and Helen Marie (Kinney) Robinson. Charles was affectionately called ‘Uncle Charlie’ by many who know him, relative or not. As a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, he enjoyed singing hymns and praising his Lord. He especially enjoyed growing up on the farm, mowing yards, traveling, working at the Cornerstone workshop, and attending family activities. Surviving are his brother, Ken (Barb) Robinson of Wilmington, NC, sisters, Helen (Bob) Marcotte of Paragould, AR, and Margie (Jim) Gossard of Bettendorf, IA; nephews and nieces, Eric (Chris) Tober of Dublin, OH, Robin (Steve) Betourne of Bourbonnais, Megan (John) Stewart of Middletown, OH, David (Michelle) Gossard of Bondurant, IA, Tom Gossard of Biggsville, IL, and the Cornerstone residents and staff of Ann Street in Joliet, IL. Preceding him in death were his parents. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 26 at Brown Funeral Home in Manteno. The funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. and officiated by Dr. Eric S. Tober, nephew to Charles. Interment will follow at Bloom Grove Cemetery in Manteno. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Services Development Department, 777 Joyce Rd., Joliet, Il 60436