Charlene Faye Mlekush, 61, a resident of Lakeview, OH and formerly of Carthage passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH. She was born December 3, 1955 in Gibson City, IL to the late Eugene Harry and Alberta (Rasor) Mlekush.
A 1974 graduate of Knightstown High School, she was employed at Superior Forge and Steel Corp. in Lima. Charlene was a member of the Carthage Friends Meeting and enjoyed crocheting, interior decorating, traveling and playing the piano. A loving mother and grandmother, she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.
Survivors include two sons: Chet Rittenhour of Marseilles, OH and Eugene (Jorjiana) Rittenhour of McGuffey, OH; a daughter: Merry (Richard) Daugherty of Wapakoneta, OH; nine grandchildren: Xander, Gabriel, Avery, Devyn, Rylee, Sylas, Allison, Gunner and Eden; a sister: Lorinda (Robert) Guillaume of Knightstown; a niece: Natalie (Phil) Hall of Knightstown and a cousin: Alva (Sharon) Porter of Greenfield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother: David Lee Mlekush.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Carthage Cemetery with Robert Guillaume officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Condolences and memories of Charlene may be shared at
www.hinsey-brown.com
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