Charlene Smith

Charlene Frances Smith (Kirchner), 76, returned to her heavenly home on August 9th, 2015, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Charlene was born to the late Harry Dean West & the late Alta Lucenda Whitcomb, in Alliance, Nebraska on June 26th, 1939. She moved to Iowa when she was four years old with her mom and two sisters. Charlene married Robert Wendell Kirchner February 6th, 1954, and was blessed with 6 children from this marriage. She also adopted a 7th child in July of 1983. Charlene loved to garden, sew, and cook. But most of all she loved being a mother and grandmother.

Charlene is survived by her seven children, Robert Kirchner, Jr. (Sue), Mary Lou House (Jerry), Karen Tucker, Aimee Reynolds (Jerry), William Kirchner, Carrie Archer (Dave), and Amanda Smith; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of family and longtime friends. She is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Kirchner and son-in-law Ronny Tucker.

The family extends special thanks to the staff of John Stoddard Cancer Center and the nurses and staff at Suncrest Hospice.

Charlene’s celebration of life will be held at Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 NE Rising Sun Dr., Pleasant Hill on Friday August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rising Sun Church of Christ. Her celebration of life may be viewed online at RisingSunChurchLive.com. Memorial contributions can be made to John Stoddard Cancer Center.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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