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Charles Ohms Obituary
CHARLES H. OHMS, 82, of Jackson, Missouri, formerly of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 pm, Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Monticello House, Jackson, Missouri.
He was born to the late William R. and Hazel (nee Bertholl) Ohms on June 26, 1943 in Preston, Illinois.
Charles married Alice Yonaka on April 24, 1965 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois; she survives.
He had worked in the printing trade for 20 years, for Kenny Niermann for 10 years, and then at Ace Hardware for 7 years. Charles then worked in maintenance at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ Convent in Ruma for 17 years. He had also served as the Village Clerk in Evansville from 1978-1982. Charles and his wife also owned and operated the Picnic Basket in Evansville from 1990-1997.
Charles was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. He enjoyed woodworking, yard work, landscaping and could pretty much do anything.
Survivors:
Wife:
Alice Ohms Jackson, MO
2 Daughters:
Lisa Ohms Marble Hill, MO
Larissa Gipson Jackson, MO
1 Brother:
William (Lucille) Ohms Waterloo, IL
3 Grandchildren:
Charles “CJ” (Cheyenne) Penford
Michael Schoenberger
Lauren Gipson
1 Great Grandson:
Oliver Nicholas Penford
Many Nieces, Nephews and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Son – Charles Lloyd Ohms, 1 Son-in-law – William Gipson and 1 Brother and Sister-in-law – Otto (Jo Ann) Ohms
Memorial Mass:
11:00 am, Saturday, July 19, 2025
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois
Officiating:
Fr. Robert B. Flannery
Inurnment:
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery
Visitation:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Choice, St. Boniface Catholic Church or St. Francis Hospice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jul
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Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Boniface Catholic Church
1007 Olive Street, Evansville, IL 62242
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19
Services provided by
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