Eichen

Charles Kenneth Eichen, 98, of Carlinville, died at Lakeside Health and Rehab Center in Carlinville on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Polk Township the son of the Late Frederick Eichen and Grace Louise (Douglas) Eichen. He married Stella Marie (Barnett) Eichen on Feb. 11, 1951 at Memorial Christian Church in Carlinville and she preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2004.

He retired after having been a farmer and owner of Eichen Lumber Co. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army after having served during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion, Carlinville Masonic Lodge...