Charles “Chuck” L. Jatsko – Benton, IL

Charles “Chuck” L. Jatsko, 89, of Benton, IL,  passed away at 3:40 p.m., on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL.

He was born on October 2, 1928, to Eugene and Anna Jatsko in Huntington (Long Island), New York. Chuck met and married Brenda Poore and she precedes him in death. There wasn’t a day that went by that Chuck didn’t miss Brenda and couldn’t wait to be reunited with her in Heaven.  He enjoyed owning and operating Chuck’s Auto Body for many years, playing golf, and traveling. Chuck loved Italian food, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Chuck is survived by his daughter, Diane Simpson (Scott Simpson) of Benton, IL, his step-daughter, Buffy King Welch (Shad Welch) of Tompkinsville, KY; one sister, Elaine Hyder of Myrtle Beach, SC; ten grandchildren, Brendan Simpson of Benton, IL, Thomas Simpson of Greeley, CO, Andrew Simpson of Benton, IL, Jason Jatsko of Cincinnati, OH, Matt Jatsko of San Clemente, CA, Cody Sissom of DuQuoin, IL, Angelina Detomsi of Stonefort, IL, Tyler Welch of Tompkinsville, KY, Brittani Welch Brown of Tompkinsville, KY, and Briley Welch of Tompkinsville, KY; four great-grandchildren, Liam, Caroline, Penelope, and Ryker, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda (Poore) Jatsko, parents, Eugene and Anna Jatsko, one son, Danny Jatsko, one daughter, Linda Jatsko DeTomsi, and seven brothers and sisters.

Chuck resided at Heritage Woods of Benton until his death at Good Samaritan Hospital.  The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Heritage Woods of Benton for all of their love and compassion.  Also,  thank you to all the wonderful physicians and nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital that cared for him prior to his untimely death. 

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 31, 2018,  at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home.  Burial will follow the services, and Chuck will be laid to rest at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery, Benton, IL., Military rites will be performed by the American Legion Post 280 and VFW Post 2671.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and CASA of Franklin county, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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