Joseph Charles's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Burlington, Iowa

Joseph Charles

May 16, 1945 - December 9, 2025 (80 years old)

Burlington, Iowa

Joseph Charles's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Burlington, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lunning Funeral Chapel

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Joseph Charles

May 16, 1945 - December 9, 2025 (80 years old)

Burlington, Iowa

Joseph Charles Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joseph Charles of Burlington, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Charles to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Born and Dorothy Born (Carhoff); and his siblings, Jim Babcock (Chris), Donald Born (Susan), Judi Rheinholt (Roger) and Debbie Goble (Butch).

He is survived by: his children, David Barnes of Hamilton, Michelle Hill (Adam) of Waukee and Cathy Kuhl (Jeff) of Bennington; the mother of his children Glenda Knoot (Rouse); and his grandchildren, Jacob, Mason, Allison Kuhl, Marley, Donovan Hill, Isaac Murphy, Carter and Maddy Barnes. He is also survived by extended family including numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lunning Funeral Chapel (2620 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lunning Funeral Chapel



Thu

Dec 11

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lunning Funeral Chapel
2620 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601

Fri

Dec 12

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Lunning Funeral Chapel
2620 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601

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