Charles N."Uncle Charlie" Aleman, 75, of Fairmont City, IL passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL to Abraham Aleman, Sr and Clotilda (nee:  Mena) Aleman.

Charles was employed as an accounts specialist with Wieland Totall Metal Recycling, Inc in Granite City, IL since October 2005.  He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City.  Charles enjoyed any type of music and he enjoyed collecting records.  He was also a big St. Louis Blues fan and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He had coached soccer and softball.  In Fairmont City, Charles was known for his great cooking of Mexican food.

Charles is survived by his first family, which includes his sister in law, Mary Ann Aleman; nieces:  Patricia L. (Mike) Fiudo and Mary Angela Aleman; nephews:  Dr Michael (Dr. Betty Hou-Aleman) Aleman and Matthew Aleman; great niece, Danielle (Cameron) Costanzo and great nephews:  Edward (Melanie) Fiudo, Nico Aleman and Dory Aleman and numerous extended family and friends.

He is also survived by his second family, Frank & Leah Gavlick, which includes nieces:  Cally (Ryan) Siegel and Kendra (Tyler) Dunn; great nephews:  Austin (Lacie) Gavlick, Ashton Siegel and Aidan Taylor; great nieces:  Aylah Siegel and Harper Dunn.

Besides his parents, Charles is preceded in death by 3 brothers:  Richard Aleman, Rudolph Aleman and Abraham Aleman, Jr and  2 sister in laws:  Rose Aleman and Monica Aleman.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in the form of masses or to Holy Rosary Catholic Church building fund in Charlie's name.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com