Charles F. Elking Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles F. Elking of Hillsboro, Ohio, born in Lima, Ohio, who passed away on December 27, 2023 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Frank J. Elking and Cecilia Elking (Miller); his son Larry Elking; and his son-in-law Richard Dewitt. He is survived by : his wife Lillian G. Elking (Akers); his children, Mary Elking (Ed) of Seminole, Janice Anter (Jim) of Bethel, Charlene Highlander of Bethel, Julia Dewitt of Wilmington, Tracy Vanhouten of Hillsboro, Wade Elking (Shellie) of Leesburg, Tonya Turner (Greg) of Hillsboro, Shane Elking (Alisha) of Hillsboro and Shannon Brauner (John) of Chillicothe; and his grandchildren, Cinnamon Elking, Devin Dabe and Christopher Turner. He is also survived by twenty-six grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House online at https://rmhc.org or by mail 26345 Network Place, Chicago, Illinois 60673-1263 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org or by mail at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
