Charles J. Anheuser

Charles J. Anheuser, 59, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:49 P.M., Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds from a truck accident.
Charles was a retired coal miner for Arch Coal Co.-Captain Mine.  He was a maintenance worker at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin, Du Quoin Elks Lodge, Du Quoin Masonic Lodge and the UMWofA.
He was born April 5, 1944 at Du Quoin, IL the son of Charles W. and Pauline (Hill) Anheuser.
He is survived by his parents of Du Quoin, one brother- Kenneth W. Anheuser of Du Quoin, three nieces- Kristina Jo Anheuser, Jeannie Marie Cook and Angela Kay McKinnies, nephew- Kenneth G. Anheuser, several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gerald Wright and Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.
The Rosary was prayed at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the donors favorite charity, Spirit of Life Christian Church, Sacred Heart Church or the Sacred Heart School.
