Charles Lavin Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 22, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Charles Lavin (Peoria, Illinois). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Joseph "TJ" and Dorothy Mae Lavin (O'Brien); his sister-in-law Cynthia Ann Smarjesse; his brother John Lavin; his brother-in-law Randy Simmons; James George Smarjesse (Helen V. Barbre).

He is survived by: his wife Camille; his children, Danielle Ann Lavin of Peoria, Natalie Camille Ray of Peoria, Nicholas Charles Lavin (Alexandria) of Peoria and Christopher John Lavin of Peoria; his grandchildren, Vivienne C. Lavin, Charlotte A. Lavin, Declan C. Lavin, Camden M. Ray and Jaxon C. Ray; his siblings, Tom Lavin (Glenda) of Reno, NV, Rich Lavin (Colleen) of Peoria, IL, Mary Ryon (Tom) of Peoria, Barb Coyle (Pat) of Washington, IL, Patti Simmons of Peoria, IL and Doty Norman (Mike) of Peoria; and his siblings-in-law, Stephen Smarjesse (Cynthia) of Plymouth, MN, Cheryl Biltgen (Gary) of Sanibel, FL, Diane Mathis (Steve) of Springfield, IL, Vincent Smarjesse (Lynn) of Wilmington, NC, Patrick Smarjesse (Jane) of Peoria, IL and Elizabeth Lankton (Andy) of Carlock, IL..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Yellow Bear Foundation, 6035 Knoxville Ave Suite 204G, Peoria, IL 61614 (yellowbearfoundation.org).