Charlene Newkirk

Charlene Sue Newkirk, 63, of Seymour, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus after a recent illness. Born September 17, 1951, in Seymour, she was the daughter of Lawrence "Jack" and Florence H. (Donnells) Sullivan. On April 24, 1981, she married Donald E. Newkirk, in Franklin, TN. Charlene retired from Valeo Sylvania in 2012 after 30 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working outdoors at her home, and having fun with her grandchildren: Taylor, Olivia, Reid and Jordan; great-grandson, Sampson; great nephew, Barrett. She was known as a hard worker to her Valeo family, and loved by all. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald E. Newkirk, son; Jason (Tara) Sullivan, stepson; Brett (Christy) Newkirk, Grandchildren; Taylor Newkirk, Olivia Newkirk, Reid Newkirk and Jordan Sullivan, Great grandson; Sampson Newkirk, brother; James D. (Terry) Sullivan, sisters; Pat Baltus, Beverly (Bill) Spoon, Sherry (Richard) Abel, Darlene (Mark) Lynch, (twin-sister), brother in laws; Jack (Mary) Newkirk and Denny (Ellen) Newkirk, sister in law; Peggy Sullivan, and several nieces and nephews. ...[more]

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She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Jackie and Brenda, brother; Gerry Joe Sullivan and sister in law; Barb Von Hoene. Funeral Services will be held at Voss Chapel on Tuesday September30, 2014, at 11:00AM, with Rev. Gary Dyer officiating. Friends and family may call at Voss Chapel on Monday September 29, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM and on Tuesday after 10:00AM until time of service. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery following service. Memorial may be written to Our Hospice of South Central IN. Online condolences and full obituary can be seen at www.vossfuneralservice.com