Husband of Audrey nee Rowson Gaines.
Father of Cherry, Chuck, Yvonne (Evie), Jeff, John, Luke, Carolyn, & Becky.
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I met Mr. Gaines when about 12 yr. old. I had a super crush on him!! Naturally, he didn't have any idea, or that I thought he looked like Kenny Rogers.
He was a friend of family, and 3 of uncle's worked for him under Gaines Electric.
He owned several apartment buildings in Crete, that one of my uncles lived in, and Mom rented at one time, also.
My Uncle Lloyd worked for Mr. Gaines, until he moved back to Tenn. Mr. Gaines visited Uncle Lloyd, in 1985- I was living in Fl. then, I made the trip to Tenn also. I was 32yr. old- I confessed to Mr. Gaines, how I had much a crush. We both got a get kick out of it.
He was a very nice man.
Although his obits states he died in IN- that is just the hospital - he lived in Crete, as far back as I can remember.
written by Trish Holaway
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Obit publshed in Chicago Tribune
Charles M. Gaines, age 76, of Crete, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at Franciscan Physician Hospital in Munster, IN. Born Oct. 8, 1931, in Chicago Heights, IL. Husband of Audrey, nee Rowson, Gaines; father of Cherry (Larry) Simpson, Charles P. (Cindy) Gaines, Yvonne (Michael) Clark, Jeffrey (Gilda) Gaines, John F. (Susan) Gaines, Luke (Glenda) Gaines, Caroline Kelly (Victor) Perdue and Rebecca (Iliff) Khan; grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Leah Rae (Richard) Blievernicht, Jacqueline Duncan and George Robert (Mary Ann) Gaines. Charles was a self employed electrician operating Gaines Electric, later known as Dixie Electric, for 52 years. Member of Crete A.M.V.E.T.S. Visitation Monday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street (Dixie Hwy.), in Crete. Funeral Services Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, with one hour prior visitation at church. Interment Adams Cemetery in Crete. Donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Lutheran High School or Elementary School. 708-672-7600.
Father of Cherry, Chuck, Yvonne (Evie), Jeff, John, Luke, Carolyn, & Becky.
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I met Mr. Gaines when about 12 yr. old. I had a super crush on him!! Naturally, he didn't have any idea, or that I thought he looked like Kenny Rogers.
He was a friend of family, and 3 of uncle's worked for him under Gaines Electric.
He owned several apartment buildings in Crete, that one of my uncles lived in, and Mom rented at one time, also.
My Uncle Lloyd worked for Mr. Gaines, until he moved back to Tenn. Mr. Gaines visited Uncle Lloyd, in 1985- I was living in Fl. then, I made the trip to Tenn also. I was 32yr. old- I confessed to Mr. Gaines, how I had much a crush. We both got a get kick out of it.
He was a very nice man.
Although his obits states he died in IN- that is just the hospital - he lived in Crete, as far back as I can remember.
written by Trish Holaway
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Obit publshed in Chicago Tribune
Charles M. Gaines, age 76, of Crete, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at Franciscan Physician Hospital in Munster, IN. Born Oct. 8, 1931, in Chicago Heights, IL. Husband of Audrey, nee Rowson, Gaines; father of Cherry (Larry) Simpson, Charles P. (Cindy) Gaines, Yvonne (Michael) Clark, Jeffrey (Gilda) Gaines, John F. (Susan) Gaines, Luke (Glenda) Gaines, Caroline Kelly (Victor) Perdue and Rebecca (Iliff) Khan; grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Leah Rae (Richard) Blievernicht, Jacqueline Duncan and George Robert (Mary Ann) Gaines. Charles was a self employed electrician operating Gaines Electric, later known as Dixie Electric, for 52 years. Member of Crete A.M.V.E.T.S. Visitation Monday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street (Dixie Hwy.), in Crete. Funeral Services Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, with one hour prior visitation at church. Interment Adams Cemetery in Crete. Donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Lutheran High School or Elementary School. 708-672-7600.
Husband of Audrey nee Rowson Gaines.
Father of Cherry, Chuck, Yvonne (Evie), Jeff, John, Luke, Carolyn, & Becky.
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I met Mr. Gaines when about 12 yr. old. I had a super crush on him!! Naturally, he didn't have any idea, or that I thought he looked like Kenny Rogers.
He was a friend of family, and 3 of uncle's worked for him under Gaines Electric.
He owned several apartment buildings in Crete, that one of my uncles lived in, and Mom rented at one time, also.
My Uncle Lloyd worked for Mr. Gaines, until he moved back to Tenn. Mr. Gaines visited Uncle Lloyd, in 1985- I was living in Fl. then, I made the trip to Tenn also. I was 32yr. old- I confessed to Mr. Gaines, how I had much a crush. We both got a get kick out of it.
He was a very nice man.
Although his obits states he died in IN- that is just the hospital - he lived in Crete, as far back as I can remember.
written by Trish Holaway
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Obit publshed in Chicago Tribune
Charles M. Gaines, age 76, of Crete, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at Franciscan Physician Hospital in Munster, IN. Born Oct. 8, 1931, in Chicago Heights, IL. Husband of Audrey, nee Rowson, Gaines; father of Cherry (Larry) Simpson, Charles P. (Cindy) Gaines, Yvonne (Michael) Clark, Jeffrey (Gilda) Gaines, John F. (Susan) Gaines, Luke (Glenda) Gaines, Caroline Kelly (Victor) Perdue and Rebecca (Iliff) Khan; grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Leah Rae (Richard) Blievernicht, Jacqueline Duncan and George Robert (Mary Ann) Gaines. Charles was a self employed electrician operating Gaines Electric, later known as Dixie Electric, for 52 years. Member of Crete A.M.V.E.T.S. Visitation Monday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street (Dixie Hwy.), in Crete. Funeral Services Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, with one hour prior visitation at church. Interment Adams Cemetery in Crete. Donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Lutheran High School or Elementary School. 708-672-7600.
Father of Cherry, Chuck, Yvonne (Evie), Jeff, John, Luke, Carolyn, & Becky.
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I met Mr. Gaines when about 12 yr. old. I had a super crush on him!! Naturally, he didn't have any idea, or that I thought he looked like Kenny Rogers.
He was a friend of family, and 3 of uncle's worked for him under Gaines Electric.
He owned several apartment buildings in Crete, that one of my uncles lived in, and Mom rented at one time, also.
My Uncle Lloyd worked for Mr. Gaines, until he moved back to Tenn. Mr. Gaines visited Uncle Lloyd, in 1985- I was living in Fl. then, I made the trip to Tenn also. I was 32yr. old- I confessed to Mr. Gaines, how I had much a crush. We both got a get kick out of it.
He was a very nice man.
Although his obits states he died in IN- that is just the hospital - he lived in Crete, as far back as I can remember.
written by Trish Holaway
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Obit publshed in Chicago Tribune
Charles M. Gaines, age 76, of Crete, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at Franciscan Physician Hospital in Munster, IN. Born Oct. 8, 1931, in Chicago Heights, IL. Husband of Audrey, nee Rowson, Gaines; father of Cherry (Larry) Simpson, Charles P. (Cindy) Gaines, Yvonne (Michael) Clark, Jeffrey (Gilda) Gaines, John F. (Susan) Gaines, Luke (Glenda) Gaines, Caroline Kelly (Victor) Perdue and Rebecca (Iliff) Khan; grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Leah Rae (Richard) Blievernicht, Jacqueline Duncan and George Robert (Mary Ann) Gaines. Charles was a self employed electrician operating Gaines Electric, later known as Dixie Electric, for 52 years. Member of Crete A.M.V.E.T.S. Visitation Monday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street (Dixie Hwy.), in Crete. Funeral Services Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, with one hour prior visitation at church. Interment Adams Cemetery in Crete. Donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Lutheran High School or Elementary School. 708-672-7600.
