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Charles A McLain

Male 1943 - 2021  (77 years)


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  • Name Charles A McLain 
    Born 5 Jul 1943  Senath, Dunklin County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 28 Apr 2021  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cremated  
    Person ID I17839  Rossville
    Last Modified 30 Dec 2021 

    Father Thomas McLain 
    Mother Josie Taylor McLain 
    Family ID F8601  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Georgia E (Jo) McCall McLain Stark,   b. 29 Nov 1942, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 40 Apr 2018, Humansville, Polk County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Vicki Lynch is noted as a sister of LauRay McLain in her wedding announcement, but Vicki is not listed in the parents' obituaries later on so not sure if this is correct or not.

      12/30/21 AO
    Children 
    +1. Charles Ted (Chip) McLain,   b. 23 Oct 1963, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jul 1999, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 35 years)
    +2. Amber Colleen McLain Huske
     3. Joi L McLain Ridder
    +4. LauRay Cherise McLain Crosswhite
     5. Vicki McLain Lynch
    Last Modified 30 Dec 2021 15:21:29 
    Family ID F4927  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- McLain, Charles A.
    Obituary- McLain, Charles A.
    Charles A. McLain

    Charles A. McLain, Topeka (formerly of Rossville) passed away at home with his family by his side on April 28th, 2021 after a valiant battle with kidney cancer.

    Charlie was born July 5th, 1943 to Thomas & Josie Taylor McLain in Senath, MO. He later moved with his family to the St. Louis area, where he met his wife of 28 years, Jo. They later divorced but remained close friends. She preceded him in death.

    Charlie retired from Goodyear in 1997 after 33 years of service. Charlie, or “Chuck” was an avid bowler and leaves behind many great friends in the bowling community. He loved spending time at the casino and loved his Royals, Chiefs and Jayhawks. He proudly passed on this love to his family.

    Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom, a sister Kathy, nephew Tony and his son, Charles (Chip) McLain. He is survived by three sisters, Freida (Jimmy) Noonan, Brenda (Jerry) Sessums, and Doris Smith. He is also survived by three daughters, LauRay McLain, Topeka, Joi (John) Ridder and Amber (Jeff) Huske, all of Silver Lake, nine grandchildren, Darrell (DJ) and Trint Crosswhite, Jakob and Jennah Ridder, Kali and Garrett Huske, and Ben, Sarah, and Hannah McLain, 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

    Charlie was cremated at his request and arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.