Charlotte F. Lockhart

NIANTIC - Charlotte F. Lockhart, educator, author and always a teacher, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2006, in Ocala, FL, at the age of 92. After retiring as the principal of Niantic-Harristown Elementary School in 1972, Charlotte entered another facet of her life by becoming an educational consultant, and most importantly, an author. She developed and wrote a program called, Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself. She and her beloved husband, Jim, traveled the nation as well as the world, so that Charlotte could teach teachers, parents, children and illiterate adults that they too could learn to read. Playing off of the TV show at the time, she truly became the "Biphonic Woman" to her loyal and appreciative students of all ages. She continued to teach her program well into her 80's. The successful program is now under the watchful eye of the corporation that she sold it to a few years ago. In addition to being an educator for more than 60 years, Charlotte is also a veteran, having served in the WAVES during WWII. Charlotte is the daughter of Bert and Martha Faris of Niantic, IL. She was married to Dean Butterfield and then to James W. Lockhart. Both preceded her in death, along with her parents and sisters Madeline McDonald of Arthur and Eleanor Duncan of Harristown. Surviving her are son David Butterfield of Ocala, Ann Steinmetz of Lindenhurst, IL, and step-daughters Judy Cook of Brookline, NH and Nancy Newport of Gainesville, FL. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 17, at the Niantic Christian Church, 270 North Broadway, Niantic, IL 62551. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Long Point Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family via email at www.dawson-wikoff.com Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp