Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” or “Bud” Chartrand, 89 of Elgin IL. Passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at Crescent Care Nursing Home.

Gerald (Jerry) was born on 9/28/1935 in Flint Michigan, to the late Ruth Chartrand (Wilkinson) and the late Jerome Chartrand. Jerry served as a Marine during the Korean War. He was a proud veteran and supported other veterans and his community by joining the VFW, Marine Corps League and Sun City Marines. He volunteered for the annual Toys for Tots drive and retired American flags for the Elgin Township.

Jerry enjoyed playing guitar and banjo. He loved playing for his family and friends and would often get everybody involved by encouraging others to play along and sing well known folk songs. He was also very proud of his handyman jobs and would often be found working on projects around his home, including helping take care of his neighbors lawns.

Jerry is survived by his 5 children, Robert (Julie) Chartrand, Paul (Claudia) Chartrand, Mike Chartrand, Julie (Steve) Cihlar and Janice Howell (Chartrand); grandchildren, Shaun Chartrand, Michael Chartrand, Ryan (Amanda) Chartrand, Nathan (Amanda) Chartrand, Stephanie (Mike) Mullen, Loren (Kenny) Lee and Jordan Howell. Siblings:  Doug Chartrand, Daniel (Sheila) Chartrand, Rosemary (Jerry) Burns and Darlene (Pat) Boggs.

Preceding Jerry in death were three sisters: Louise Walker,  Jackie Dekelaita and Christine Bowen and three brothers: Tom Chartrand, Steven Chartrand and Eugene Chartrand.

A special thank you to Cresent Care Nursing Home and Unity Hospice for taking special care of Jerry.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 West State Street, (Rt. 38), Geneva

Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 28th at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 400 Cedar Street,. St. Charles

Burial will be at  Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Rd. Elwood, IL   May  2025

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