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Charles Slocumb M.D.

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel

1050 McHenry Avenue

Modesto, California

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Dec. 14, 2025

12:00 p.m.

The Gardens at Monji

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Charles Slocumb Obituary

Charles Otis Slocumb, M.D., suddenly passed away on November 28, 2025, into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed away in Modesto, California. Born on August 30, 1937, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Ira and Anita Kuechenmeister Slocumb. He was a devoted husband to Alanna Monji Slocumb for 50 years. He led a life dedicated to his profession. He will be remembered for his deep love for his faith, family, friends, and patients. The Celebration of Life will be held in Bakersfield, California, on Sunday, December 14, at 12 noon, at The Gardens at Monji, 9401 Shellabarger Rd., Bakersfield, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:

North Central College.

ATTN: Advancement Team-4th Floor.

30 North Brainard St., Naperville, IL 60540.

Memo Line: Charles Otis Slocumb Memorial.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Modesto Bee from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Charles Slocumb

Dec

14

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

The Gardens at Monji

9401 Shellabarger Rd., Bakersfield, CA

Funeral services provided by:

Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel

1050 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350

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Lorelei Hartung

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I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Slocumb passing! He was a very kind man, a good and thorough physician with his patients at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto. I was an RN at DMC and occasionally worked with him there in FCMC. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!

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