Christopher Robert Tarlini

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT TARLINI age 77, beloved husband of the late Joan (née Kenney and formerly Cook); loving father of Chettina Call (husband Michael); devoted grandfather of Abigail and Samuel Call; cherished son of the late Christopher and Margaret (née Stewart) Tarlini; dearest brother of Susan Weber, Ronald (wife Jodi) Tarlini, and Barbara Crist (husband John); dear uncle and great-uncle of many.

Christopher, known to many as Chris and to those closest to him as Bob, was born on August 31, 1949, in Lockport, Illinois and graduated from Joliet Central High School. After meeting the love of his life, Joan, their family moved to Reddick before establishing themselves in Kankakee. He dedicated 40 years to the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway, and after retirement he continued to enjoy watching the trains go by. He was the President of the Maverick Amateur Radio Club based in Joliet. Christopher loved his beloved dogs Bandit and Brinx, and his birds Holly and Pedro. He relished time spent taking drives, whether he was taking his dogs for rides or cruising around in his Jeep. Christopher passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Christopher Monday, October 19, 2026 from 10-11 AM at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North Street, Chardon, Ohio. Funeral service immediately following.

Family will again receive friends and celebrate the life of Christopher Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10 AM at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home at 295 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL with burial shortly after at Round Grove Cemetery in Dwight, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Christopher to Reserve Care Hospice, formerly Hospice of The Western Reserve.

Arrangements entrusted to THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY OF CHARDON (formerly Ritondaro) 126 SOUTH ST.

Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com.