Charles Stallman, 85, Santa Claus,

Charles Stallman, 85, of Santa Claus, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Charles was born August 23, 1936, in Mariah Hill to Emil and Clara (Strobel) Stallman.

Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Larissa Panczilius and his second wife, JoAnn Furmanic.

Charles was a member of Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 and a former commander of the Bensenville, Ill., Moose Lodge. Charles enjoyed casinos, camping and grilling.

He is survived by his companion, Anna Worth of Santa Claus; one son, Paul Stallman of Bolingbrook, Ill.; one brother, David (Margie) Stallman of Ferdinand; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; three nieces and three nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his sister, Emily Lee Stallman; three brothers, Bernard, Eugene and Albert Stallman; a grandson, Matthew Stallman, and a niece, Martha Evans.

Funeral services for Charles and his sister Emily will be Thursday, February 24 at 10:00 a.m. CT in Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill.

Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. CT until the time of services at the church. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.