Rita Joanne Charles Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Rita Joanne Charles of Kendallville, Indiana is shared. Rita, born on November 21, 1936, passed away on June 19, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her children, Mike Lea and Lisa Charles; her granddaughter April Lea Guy; and her sisters, Alice Estep and Betty Reed.
She is survived by: her children, Rick Lea (Brenda) of Portland, Randy Lea (Sherry) of Indianapolis and Connie Kerrigan (Randy) of Kendallville; her sister Geneva Koons of Muncie; and her grandchildren, Christy Dean of Portland, Raeanne Eller (Andy Case) of Fishers, Andy Eller (Kyley) of Muncie, Brittany Daugherty of St. Petersburg, Florida, Lindsay Kerrigan of Kendallville, Brilyn Kerrigan of Kendallville, Lauren Kerrigan of Chicago, Illinois, Kris Lea (Lisa) of Pottsville, Arkansas, Tyler Lee (Cortney) of Rochester, Tanner Charles (Malissa Walsh) of Muncie and Hunter Charles of Muncie. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joanne's memory to Parkview Hospice or the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute.
