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Charles “Chuck” Elmer Beckman Jr., 84, lifelong resident of Batavia passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Jennings Terrance in Aurora, IL. He was born January 15, 1929, in Aurora the son of Charles and Margaret (nee Mahara) Beckman. Chuck was united in marriage to his grammar school friend and sweetheart Norma Allison August 4, 1948 at the Covenant Church in Batavia. Chuck was a loving family man, adored his church, and was extremely compassionate about the city of Batavia. Chuck dropped out of school following eighth grade. Being the oldest of seven children he went to working odd jobs at the age of 14. Not to be outdone by his own children, Chuck finished his high school degree and obtained his GED weeks prior to his oldest child's …
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