Christopher E. Ogborn's Obituary
MATTOON, IL - Christopher E. Ogborn, age 59 of Mattoon and formerly of Charleston, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, July 25, 2013 following a sudden and unexpected death. The Funeral Mass in honor and celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in the St. Philip Neri Chapel at the Newman Catholic Center located at 500 Roosevelt Drive in Charleston with Father John Titus presiding. Visitation for family and friends will also be held Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Newman Center. Following the Funeral Mass Chris's earthly body will be cremated and Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Bailiff Cemetery located near West Union, Illinois. Thoughtful donations in his honor may be made to the family in care of Cathy Smith to assist with final expenses. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the Visitation or Mass or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. Chris was born October 20, 1953 in Charleston, IL a son of John E. and Betty L. (Green) Ogborn. He was previously married to Carol Updike and Sarah Jane Hill. Chris is survived by his mother, Betty Ogborn of Mattoon; a sister, Cathy Smith and husband Frank of Neoga, IL; three brothers, Danny Ogborn of Mundelein, IL, Carey Ogborn and wife Brenda Lee of Bloomington, IN, and Perry Ogborn and wife Terri of Charleston; eight nieces and nephews and their families, Tiffany (Travis) Monroe, Tricia Smith, Natalie (Mike) Lin, Drew Ogborn, Grant Ogborn, Curt Ogborn, Kylene Ogborn, J.P. Ogborn; and special friends, Mike, Jan and Carolyn. He was preceded in death by his father. Chris was a 1972 graduate of Charleston High School and was on the Trojan Football squad. He also obtained an EMT Certification through Lake Land College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and for the past few years Chris assisted as a caregiver and was a self-employed landscaper and handy-man. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Charleston and also the Mattoon YMCA. Chris had a variety of interests. He actively tried to keep in shape through exercising, bicycling and yoga. He loved to ride motorcycles and was an avid reader. Chris was always busy doing something - and that something was usually helping someone else. He realized the importance of family and friends and was one who truly cherished his. Chris will always be remembered and loved for his kind and generous spirit.
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