Bertha Irene Charles

Bertha Irene Charles, 90, of La Monte, MO passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Houstonia, MO the daughter of Herbert H. and Goldie (Frisch) Kreisel, who preceded her in death.

Bertha enjoyed the outdoors, especially her flowers and watching the birds. She retired from Rival Mfg. after 24 years of dedication and hard work.

She is survived by two sons, Gary Charles (Angie) of La Monte, and Steven Charles (Becky) of Warrensburg, MO; three brothers, Carl (Betty) of Houstonia, MO, Eldon (Diane) of Hughesville, MO and Herb Kreisel (Jean) of Fairfield, IL; one sister, Marge Charles (Lyonel) of Sweet Springs; three grandchildren, Sara Nicholson (Jared), Trenton Charles, and Abby Morrison; and four great grandchildren, Ava, Porsche, James and Madison.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by four sisters, Lola Mae Dieckhoff, Edna Smith, Ruth Kreisel at infancy and Shirley Kreisel at infancy.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chris Jackson officiating.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be at Sweet Springs Cemetery, Sweet Springs, MO.

Pallbearers will be Trenton Charles, Jared Nicholson, Randy Charles, Dan Kreisel, Jeff Kreisel, and Tom Kreisel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.