Obituaries
Charles J. Gramm, Jr.
January 27, 1966 - March 27, 2022
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VISITATION
April 2, 2022 | 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - Funeral
- April 2, 2022 | 5:00 P.M.
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Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Charles J. Gramm, Jr. age 56, of Hampshire, Illinois passed away on March 27, 2022.
CJ, as he was called, graduated from West Leyden High School in 1984. He was a very talented pitcher and shared this gift with his father, who coached him. He was a fun-loving, big-hearted jokester that could make anybody laugh. He had the ability to find laughter in his daily life that was contagious to everyone.
He is survived by his daughters; Tracy (Marco) Montaini, Katie (Tony) Gigac, son Charles J. Gramm III (Dakota), and daughter Kacy, granddaughter; Sophia, sisters; Patricia (Bill) Watson, Michele DeCanio, Victoria (Frank) Flaws, Kathleen Gramm (Don Christiansen), Theresa Jankovec, and Kimberly Gramm. Fun Uncle to Dawn (Steve) Bednar, Shannon (Mark) Wakitsch, Kelly (Nick) DeCanio, Ricky Voyles, Brian (Kelly) DeCanio, Austin (Marlena) Hrubec, Aleesa Jaeger, Justin Jaeger and Hannah Jankovec. Great Uncle to Jackson, Joshua, Scarlett, Lincoln, Sawyer, and Danny and Levi.
CJ was preceded in death by mom Patricia nee Moore Gramm, and dad Charles J. Gramm, Sr. and sister Deborah Lynn Gramm.
Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles, Illinois 60174. A prayer service will follow at 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. After which, there will be time for friends and family to share their stories about CJ.
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Terri Gramm from Ely, MN
"I will miss you so much 🥰"
Charles R Cecconi from Romeoville, IL
"My condolences to your family,this is definitely sad news.. I met CJ in first grade at ST. John .. Rest in piece my long time friend.. until we meet again. GOD BLESS.."
Laura Fellers from Naperville, IL
"So for your loss .🙏🙏"
Bob Hennings from Bloomingdale, IL
"My Condolences to CJ's entire family. He was a friend I met in High School who shared the love of cars and baseball with me. Best knuckle-ball pitcher I have ever seen. Rest in Peace CJ."
Juan Hurtado from Hoffman Estates, IL
"My deepest condolences to CJ’s kids and entire family. I have some of the greatest memories of CJ. He had to be the funniest and most witty person I have ever met. Please know that you are in my family’s thoughts and prayers."
Patti Watson from Carol Stream , IL
"I will miss you little brother. Love from your oldest sister 💔"
Michael Appari from Itasca, IL
"CJ I have so many baseball memories with you and you were always the one to bring a smile to my face. You will be very missed. Prayers to your family. CJ be at peace."
Geri Holly from Rolling Meadows, IL
"Rest In Peace Cj. Your family will keep the memories of you in their hearts. We are thankful for them."
Geri Holly from Rolling Meadows, IL
"Rest In Peace Cj. Your family will remember you forever in their hearts . Thank you for the precious time God gave us to know and love you."
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"My heartfelt condolences to Cj’s children and family. Rest easy my friend, Thank you for so many happy, fun times."
Gary Vollim from Nortjlake, IL
"My condolences to the family. CJ and I have a lot of memories. RIP friend."
Kimi Gramm from Phoenix , AZ
"This just seems so unfair that you are gone. I’m going to miss you so much. Rest in peace brother. Give mom and dad a hug for me."