My sincere sympathy to Darlene and all of Charlene's family members.   Charlene was a dedicated civil servant and I know she will be missed dearly by her family and friends.  May she rest in peace.

Charlene was a stalwart for our great City!  She served in many capacities and always brought the best to her job. I wish I would have known Charlene for a longer time.   I know she will be missed by many.  Godspeed, my friend! 

Sorry to hear this - I worked with Charlene and enjoyed her intelligence and wit.  May she Rest In Peace 

Carol Shepard 

I will truly miss Char. We have been friends for over 40 years. We actually started work 1 week apart.  Lots of great memories in and out of the office.  My prayers are with the family and friends she left behind.                   
 


To the family, may God be with you during this time.  Thanks Charlene for your mentoring , support, and friendship .  I know that you will be truly missed.  God Bless you.

Cynthia Dixon

I well remember Charlene, and her sister, Darlene, from days at RHS.  Such a shame to pass at such a young age.   Rest in peace until the heavenly class reunion. 

I have had the privilege of knowing Char for 23 years.  Char was the leading lady of "the Girls of Summer" .  She played  on the same softball team founded by "the Clique"  for 33 years.  The team was known as "the Hill Bar and Grill" when I joined the team in 1999,    Classic Char statements on the soft ball field are "4 up/3 down" and "tags out".   She was a fierce competitor and and an amazing player.   She  willing accepted the role of coach/player when there was a change in management.    I loved seeing Katie play short stop and Char play second base.   They were amazing   Her love of her sisters/kids/grandkids always warmed my heart.   Char's love of music is beyond comprehensive.    I will miss being able to call her periodically to see how she and her family is doing.   Her greeting of "hi peg" will always be with me.    Char was the driver to Innsbrook, my favorite week end of the year.   She was the leader of the  "Leen sister plus Peg and Lisa" which won numerous first place finishes in the infamous skits at Innsbrook.       How honored I am to have Char in my life/heart.  

It was a pleasure to work with Charlene .  A true dedicated City employee. She will be missed by  many.  My sympathy to her family.




I lives across the alley from John all through grade school.  We were best friends. I got married and had a daughter and named her Melanie,  Then John married Charlene had a daughter and named her Melanie. My condolences go out to John and the entire family.  I new Charlene from my many years working at  city Hall.



We had many fun filled years of friendship working, traveling, playing ball, bowling, and laughing together.  I remember one trip we took, and Char and I shopped and ate all the way there and back.  When asked if we wanted to do something one day while on the trip someone answered if it begins with a E or S they are up for it.  She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.  My love and sympathy to the family.  Love Linda

The Deeken Family- I am really sorry to hear about the loss of Charlene.  She will be missed. I volunteered with her over the years at St Stephens- she was a lot of fun to work with.  May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

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Charlene "Char" Fay Yore Deeken

October 14, 1956 – July 27, 2022

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