Charlene Shanle Obituary (1935

CHESTNUT - Charlene Shanle, 85, of Lincoln formerly of Chestnut passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at The Christian Village in Lincoln, IL. Charlene was born on November 5, 1935 in Ridgway, IL, the daughter of Helen Bruce. She married Duane E. Shanle on July 3, 1959. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2005. Charlene is survived by her children, Bruce (Barbara) Shanle of Oakford, IL, Beth (Mike) Brunson of Wake Forest, NC, Brian (Cindy) Shanle of Milan, OH, Greg (Marla) Shanle of Lincoln, IL, and Rhonda (Keith) Kurz of Crossville, TN; her 14 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Charlene was preceded in death by her mother, and her husband. Charlene was a member of the American Business Women's Association, the Mt. Pulaski American Legion Auxiliary #447. She played the Organ and Piano at The Chestnut United Methodist Church; and was also a member of Grace Community Fellowship in Buffalo, IL. Charlene's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at The Memory Care Unit of The Christian Village in Lincoln, IL. Services for Charlene will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mt. Pulaski, IL, with Larry Hanson and Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00pm on Monday, July 12, 2021 also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Memorial donations may be made in Charlene's name to Give Kids The World.