CHARLES JOSEPH TILMANN, 83, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 am, Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City, Illinois. He was born to the late Walter and Madge (nee Hoffman) Tilmann on March 22, 1932 in Modoc, Illinois. He had worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He was of the Catholic Faith. He attended Normal University. He was an avid worker at the local YMCA and a member of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) and Canadian Labor Congress (CLC). He was an avid Cardinals Fans and was a season ticket holder. He was a Navy Veteran. Survivors: 2 Sisters Rosalie Turner Memphis, TN Leola Demster Lakeland, FL 3 Nephews & 5 Nieces Lyn Drainer, Myca Yancey, James Turner, James Demster, Kathy Cusimano, Rennae Greenwood, Kelley Giddens & David Hartman Preceded in death by Parents, 1 Brother - Ross Tilman and 1 Sister - Jeanne Mitchell Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Interment: St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery Modoc, Illinois Visitation: Tuesday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois Memorials: St. Leo's Cemetery Fund Donor's Choice