Charles "Chuck" McCourt

Charles “Chuck” McCourt, 89, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois He was born on September 25, 1936 in Dixon, Illinois to Charles and Hazel Kinn McCourt. Chuck and his family moved to Oregon, Illinois in 1944.

After graduating from Oregon High School in 1955, Chuck enlisted in the Army and served 1 ½ years of his three-year tour in South Korea before being discharged in 1958. After coming home, Chuck went to work as a welder at Kable Printing Company in Mt. Morris until retirement. He was an Integral part of keeping the presses and all things mechanical running for 40 years. In 1960, Chuck married Brenda Hess and began their marriage of 65 years!

Chuck was a member and elder of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Oregon, an active member of the Union at Kable Printing and member and officer of the Oregon Lion’s Club.

Chuck was accredited by the Illinois High School Association as a baseball umpire and was highly sought after by coaches. He coached flag football and was very active in attending his sons’ activities.

Chuck was an avid Chicago sports team fan, most notably cheering on the Cubs and Bears, very much enjoying the 1985 Super Bowl and 2016 World Series wins! He enjoyed watching car racing and attended many events over the years.

During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with Brenda and doing many woodworking projects.

He was survived by wife Brenda, sons Michael (Oregon) and David (Lindsey) of Champaign, grandchildren Amanda McCourt Hannuch Nascif (Caio) Berkeleyvale,Australia NSW; Austin (Hannah) McCourt, Platteville, WI; Nick McCourt, Platteville, WI; Jonathon (Kristen) McCourt, Macomb, MI; Paige (Caleb) Grubb, Matthews, IN; and great grandchildren Charlotte, Sabrina, Lilla, Mackenzie, Jack, Phoebe, Phillip and Hailey.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and brother Mack McCourt.

Serenity Hospice and Home made Chuck’s last days so comfortable, peaceful, dignified and loving. Thank you to the entire staff who walked with Chuck and family during this time!

A private Graveside Service will be held at Riverview Cemetery near Oregon, IL .

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Oregon Lion’s Club and Serenity Hospice and Home.