Charlene E. Van Kirk Obituary

We bid farewell to Charlene E. Van Kirk of Fort Wayne, Indiana, born in Moline, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 20, 2024 at the age of 90. Charlene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Boyd and Henrietta Palmer (Stalker); her former husband William Arthur Betson; her husband James Gregg Van Kirk; her grandson Brian Tilbury; and her siblings, Vicki Brown, Flora Jean Simpson and Robert Boyd.

She is survived by: her children, Mary A. Tilbury (Kevin) of Fort Wayne and Michael W. Betson (Toria) of Nashville, Indiana; and her stepchildren, Peggy Naue, Pamela Lowe, Jeffery Van Kirk (Terri) and Thomas Van Kirk (Rhonda).

Contributions in Terry's memory may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.