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Charlene Eberle Obituary
Charlene Marie Eberle, 86, of Lafayette, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, in Green Tree Assisted Living of West Lafayette surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1926, in Lafayette, to the late Arthur and Marie (Bloom) Ford.
She attended St Francis High School here in Lafayette. On August 26, 1943, she married James E Eberle, who survives. They have been inseparable from then. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary one week ago. Charlene was a member of the Brown Street United Methodist Church for over 70 years, member of the Sigma Alpha Sorority and past president and founded the Tippecanoe Chapter Cinderella Doll Club. Charlene was an avid collector of dolls and a certified doll doctor restoring and repairing dolls from all over the country. She enjoyed sewing for all of her family and friends and tending her gardens.
But her greatest joy was that of being a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She will be greatly loved and missed by all who knew her. Surviving are Husband, two sons, James E. Eberle Jr. (wife Nancy), Lafayette and Steven P. Eberle (wife Lora), West Lafayette; daughter, Jenny (Eberle/Stivers) Mourning (husband Bill), Tierra Verde, Florida. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two sisters; five brothers; one grandson and one great-grand son
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Funeral Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel; the Rev. Bruce Mowery Officiating. Burial will be at Springvale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Brown St. United Methodist Church. 905 Brown St. Lafayette, IN 47904.
Online condolences send to www.soller-baker.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlene Eberle
Jenny
August 27, 2022
Mother, we´re coming up on 10 years without you. It seems more like 100. I frequently think " oh, I breed to call Mother". Miss you so much it still hurts.
Lana Payne-Rankin
September 9, 2012
Dear Jenny and family, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I would see her and your Dad every now and then over the years, and she would always asked about my parents. I appreciated it. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, your friend,
Georgie Gannon
September 8, 2012
Jenny, my dear friend, words will be inadequate at this time. Know how sorry I am and that you're in my heart and prayers.
Tom Howe
September 4, 2012
Janet and I are so sorry for your loss, you all will be remembered in our prayers. God bless you.
Kay Mull
September 4, 2012
Charlene and my Mother Katherine Smith were friends. She was such a nice lady. I am sure they are in heaven talking about dolls.
Justine Warford
September 4, 2012
Jenny and family~I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet lady who my mom thought the world of You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Justine
September 3, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Tippecanoe Cinderella Doll Club
Terrall Platt
September 3, 2012
Sorry for your loss although many years have past I still remember her kindness when I was a kid.
Chris Landrum
September 3, 2012
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.We knew Charlene from Brown St Church.
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