Charla J. Molck, 85, of Onarga passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home. She was born December 21, 1933 in Ambia, IN, the daughter of Charles and Teresa (Leuck) Grogan. She married Marvin Clyden on November 25, 1950 in Ambia, IN. She later married Norman Molck on April 1, 1974 in Gilman and he preceded her in death on December 28, 1994.
She is survived by two daughters, Susan Henson of Onarga and Marva Crandall of Gibson City; three sons, Gail (Cindi) Clyden of St. Anne, Alan (Diane) Clyden of Clifton and David Clyden of St. Anne; thirteen grandchildren, Ashley (Mark) Classen, Jeremy (Jill) Schumacher, Daniel (Hannah) Cole, Amanda (Jeremy) Huml, Brian (Molly) Clyden, Kristen (Mark) Mitchell, Kimberly (Ryan) Cooper, Stacie (William) Powers, Sara (Rory) Mulcahay, Joshua (Emily) Clyden, Whitney (Christopher) Williams, Naomi (Justin) Lamarr and Noah (Jessica) Clyden; thirty-three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marlene Sue Clough, Pat Vanrickle, Judy (Ed) Roark and LeAnn (Thomas) Putney; three brothers, Jay Grogan, Edward (Leanda) Grogan and Terrance (Margaret) Grogan; and three step-children, Vicki Goldenstein of Danforth, Michael (Cathy) Molck of Crescent City and Dennis Molck of Danforth.
In addition to her second husband, Charla was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darrell; step-son, Jeff Molck; son-in-law, Tom Henson; daughters-in-law, Debbie Clyden and Vickie Clyden; great-grandchildren, Leland Clyden and Addison Williams; and a step-great-grandchild, Sarah Molck.
Charla was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilman, Altar Guild, and volunteered for many things within the church and with hospice. She was also a member of the Onarga and Watseka VFW Auxiliary and served as the 7th District President for VFW Auxiliary. Charla was an LPN at many area nursing homes. She loved adult coloring, word searches, baking bread, having coffee with her friends at K&H, collecting bells, angels and cardinals, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Rev. Pete Hinrich will officiate. Burial will follow at the Onarga Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with a 7:00 p.m. VFW Auxiliary Service.
Memorials may be made for the family’s wishes.
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