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Charles Whitaker Obituary

Charles Whitaker

Oskaloosa

Charles C. Whitaker, 95, of Oskaloosa died Friday, April 19, 2013 at Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa with Reverend Michael Omundson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Graveside military rites will be given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Visitation will begin Monday after 12 noon, in the Bates Funeral Chapel with the family present at the funeral chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church, Special Olympics, or Disabled Veterans.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Apr. 21, 2013.
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