In Loving Memory
Charlene F. Staab
12/4/1954 - 11/29/2009





    Charlene F. Staab, 54, of Vinton, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness.


 


    Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton with Pastor Clarke E. Frederick officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 2, at

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.  Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.  


 


    Charlene was born December 4, 1954, in Vinton, the daughter of Charles Edward and Mary Katherine Hartgrave Craddock.  She was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School in Vinton.


 


    On February 10, 1973, Charlene was united in marriage with Jerry Staab in Vinton. 


 


    Charlene ran a home daycare in Vinton for 8+ years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton.  She enjoyed baking cakes and baseball and football games.  Her favorite pastime was caring for her grandchildren and watching their athletic events.


 


    Charlene is survived by her husband, Jerry of Vinton; two sons: Jeremy (Alesha) Staab and Chris (Lisa) Staab, both of Vinton; her father, Charles “Ed” Craddock of Vinton; two brothers: Roger (Val) Craddock and Chuck Craddock, both of Marion; two sisters: Sandy (Kevin) Wright of Cedar Rapids and Karon (Jerry) Ahrenstein of Vinton; and six grandchildren: Josh, Brooklyn, Jace, Brynn, Zach and Violet Staab, all of Vinton.


 


    She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Craddock; and one brother, Ronny Craddock.


 


    A memorial fund has been established.



Online Condolences
From: Kim Frank   Vinton Iowa
Relationship:  past co-worker

My deepest sympathy to Char's families, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kim Frank
Sent:  11/30/2009
From: Jackie Bear   Vinton Iowa
Relationship:  Friend

Jerry and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time, I truly loved knowing Char, she was a bubbly happy person and will be dearly missed.
Sent:  11/30/2009
From: Tammy (Yocum) Paddock   Grand Junction CO
Relationship:  distant cousin

To the entire Craddock and Staab families- My deepest sympathies go out to your families. I am so sure Charlene will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you all.
Sent:  11/30/2009
From: Shelly Gardner   Cedar Rapids IA
Relationship:  Friend

My heart goes out to the Staab family!
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: The Wittmer Family   Vinton IA
Relationship:  friend

We were very saddened to hear of Char's passing.... our prayers go out to Jerry & family on her loss... she was always so bubbly & smiling. She shared a birthday with Garrett too.... God Bless you during this time.
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Kari, Jordan and Spencer Cantrell   Vinton IA
Relationship:  Char was our babysitter

Jerry & family - Charlene was and always will be in our hearts. She helped make the boys the great kids they are. We will never forget her for that. She made us like family from day one. We never could have had a better miracle from above when we found her and we will go to sleep at night knowing that we will always have her watching over us. Our hearts are with you all in this time of loss. We will miss you Char. Love, Kari, Jordan and Spencer Cantrell
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Mike Roths   Stevensville Montana
Relationship:  friend

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. May God comfort you at this time. Mike and Jo Roths
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Jennifer Goad   Vinton Iowa
Relationship:  Friend

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Char... it was always a joy to have her there and cheering on the vinton 5th grade football team. She will be greatly missed in the crowd.
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Martha Grabau Nelson   Des Moines Iowa
Relationship:  Distant relative

Our deepest sympathies to Jerry, Jeremy, Chris, Ed and all the family. So sad to lose Charlene so suddenly and too young. You are in our thoughts. Ruth Barrie Grabau (daughter of Arch & Cora Parker Barrie) (of Ames) & Martha Grabau Nelson (of Des Moines).
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Michele Sauer   Vinton IA
Relationship:  Friend

My sincere sympathies to the Craddock and Staab families. Charlene was my babysitter way back when(when I was probably 10 years old!) Now that was a long time ago! LOL! She was always fun! She will be missed by many in our community. Wrap yourselves in all the wonderful memories!
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: JENNIFER RAKE   vinton iowa
Relationship:  friend and daycare provider

We are all truly blessed to have had Char in our lives. It is not very often that you find a friend and daycare provider that your kids can call Grandma. She was one in a million and will always have a place in our hearts. We will miss her more than words can say. Jerry, Chris and family, and Jeremy and family--You are all in out thoughts and our prayers. Love, Jim Jen Josh and Jace Rake
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Lonny and Ronda Walker   Kearney MO
Relationship:  Friends

Our deepest sympathies to the Staab and Craddock families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Drew Wright   Walnut Creek CA
Relationship:  Relative of Charlene's sister

Continuing to think of you all and praying for comfort. Such a wonderful woman Charlene is and I am thinking of you all during this very, very difficult time
Sent:  12/1/2009
From: Sue Reid (Yocum)   Melbourne Florida
Relationship:  distant cousin

My prayers and thoughts are with Charlene's whole family. So sorry to hear of your loss. In Christ Love, Sue
Sent:  12/2/2009
From: Kim   Cedar Rapids Iowa
Relationship:  co-worker

I worked with Char, Lori and Mindy at MCI years ago. My heart and prayers go out to her family! God Bless you all...
Sent:  12/2/2009
From: Lindsy Sallee   Vinton IA
Relationship:  friend

To the Staab and Craddock Families, So sorry to hear of your loss. Char was a great woman. She was such a caring person. You don't find someone like that in a community very often. She will be greatly missed. Our condolences. God Bless! Drew and Lindsy Sallee Family
Sent:  12/2/2009
From: kathy burgess   vinton iowa
Relationship:  friend of family

She was a driving force in many lives and will always be. Take care of yourselves and if you need anything at all, please ask.
Sent:  12/2/2009
From: Tracie Fisher   Vinton IA
Relationship:  Friend

My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. My fondness memory of Char...during our Co-Ed volleyball years, rolling her eyes and smiling at Jerry when the ball fell between them. Great memory, loved her smile. God be with you all.
Sent:  12/2/2009
From: Melinda Heyer   Ankeny Iowa
Relationship:  Friend of family

To the Staab and Craddock families: My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sent:  12/2/2009
From: Bugs (Fisher) Haskin   onamia minnesota
Relationship:  former vinton resident and friend

Jerry, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Sent:  1/6/2010

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