Charles Robert Bales Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Robert Bales (Wichita, Kansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Debbie Bales; his daughter Darla Larkin (Leo); his stepdaughters, Tracy Smith (Vaughn), Shannon Woods (Greg) and Amy Wingert; and his grandchildren, Nikki Williams, Jesika Haukap, Madison Larkin, Leo Charles Larkin, Ashley Lanzrath, Dillon Buresh, Gunther Buresh, Leelah Smith, Alisha Loehr, Katelyn Hosford and Sydney Johnson. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Charles, suggest checks to be made payable to: The Plane of Mercy, in c/o Midian Shriners Center, 130 North Topeka Avenue, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
