Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 11, 1940, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio [47480]
DeathNov 21, 2016, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa [47480]
FlagsUS Navy, Vietnam
FatherCorless Leroy WHITESELL (1916-1987)
MotherClementine H. BOLANDER (1916-)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Charles Albert WHITESELL
Charles A. Whitesell, 76, of Hazleton, Iowa died Monday morning, November 21, 2016 at Unity Point-Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.
Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Hazleton Fontana Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa with Russell Nesbit officiating. Interment: Hazleton Fontana Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa with military honors. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein is assisting the family.
Charles Albert Whitesell was born August 11, 1940 at Middletown, Ohio, the son of Corliss & Clementine (Schwartzel) Whitesell. He attended school in Middletown, Ohio and continued his education in college. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1975. On April 20, 1975, Charles was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bethena Mae DeGraw, in Alhambra, California. They lived in California for many years. Charles was a structural steel draftsman, retiring from Washington Iron Works as a senior draftsman. They moved to Hazleton, Iowa in 2011 to be near Bethena’s family. Charles was formerly a member of the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9. He enjoyed square dancing, going to the Hootinany and watching humming birds in the garden.
Charles is survived by his step-daughter: Debra DeGraw of Mendocino, California; step-son: Mark Cadena of Shingle Springs, California; brother-in-law: Ralph (Elaine) DeGraw of Delhi; sister-in-law: Elsie (Charles) Walker of Oelwein and many Nieces & Nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Bethena on May 7, 2016 and 2 brothers: Ernie & Dave Whitesell. [47481]
Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Hazleton Fontana Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa with Russell Nesbit officiating. Interment: Hazleton Fontana Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa with military honors. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein is assisting the family.
Charles Albert Whitesell was born August 11, 1940 at Middletown, Ohio, the son of Corliss & Clementine (Schwartzel) Whitesell. He attended school in Middletown, Ohio and continued his education in college. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1975. On April 20, 1975, Charles was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bethena Mae DeGraw, in Alhambra, California. They lived in California for many years. Charles was a structural steel draftsman, retiring from Washington Iron Works as a senior draftsman. They moved to Hazleton, Iowa in 2011 to be near Bethena’s family. Charles was formerly a member of the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9. He enjoyed square dancing, going to the Hootinany and watching humming birds in the garden.
Charles is survived by his step-daughter: Debra DeGraw of Mendocino, California; step-son: Mark Cadena of Shingle Springs, California; brother-in-law: Ralph (Elaine) DeGraw of Delhi; sister-in-law: Elsie (Charles) Walker of Oelwein and many Nieces & Nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Bethena on May 7, 2016 and 2 brothers: Ernie & Dave Whitesell. [47481]
Obituary Online notes for Bethena Mae (Spouse 1)
Bethena M. “Beth” Whitesell, 73, of Hazleton, Iowa, died Saturday evening, May 7, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein. Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday and after 10:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment: At a later date in Hazleton (Fontana) Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa.
Bethena Mae DeGraw was born February 17, 1943 at Hazleton, Iowa the daughter of Lee Harold and Mary Bethena (Garver) DeGraw. She attended school in Hazleton and graduated from high school in El Monte, California. On April 20, 1975, she was united in marriage to Charles Albert Whitesell at Alhambra, California. Beth was a devoted homemaker. She was a loving mother and very devoted to her Lord, family and friends.
Bethena is survived by her husband: Charles Whitesell of Hazleton; daughter: Debra DeGraw of Ft. Bragg, California; son: Mark Cadena of Cameron Park, California; brother: Ralph (Elaine) DeGraw of Delhi; sister: Elsie (Charles) Walker of Oelwein; niece: Jennifer (Lonnie) Brewer of Hazleton; and nephews: Jeremiah DeGraw and Jonathan DeGraw both of Hazleton; and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother: Jerry DeGraw. [47482]
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein. Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday and after 10:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment: At a later date in Hazleton (Fontana) Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa.
Bethena Mae DeGraw was born February 17, 1943 at Hazleton, Iowa the daughter of Lee Harold and Mary Bethena (Garver) DeGraw. She attended school in Hazleton and graduated from high school in El Monte, California. On April 20, 1975, she was united in marriage to Charles Albert Whitesell at Alhambra, California. Beth was a devoted homemaker. She was a loving mother and very devoted to her Lord, family and friends.
Bethena is survived by her husband: Charles Whitesell of Hazleton; daughter: Debra DeGraw of Ft. Bragg, California; son: Mark Cadena of Cameron Park, California; brother: Ralph (Elaine) DeGraw of Delhi; sister: Elsie (Charles) Walker of Oelwein; niece: Jennifer (Lonnie) Brewer of Hazleton; and nephews: Jeremiah DeGraw and Jonathan DeGraw both of Hazleton; and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother: Jerry DeGraw. [47482]