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Obituary for Charles Martin "Chuck" Milner
Charles Martin “Chuck” Milner, age 93, of Knox, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, February 10, 2020. Chuck was born on the family farm in North Bend Township, in Starke County, Indiana on January 27, 1927. He worked in carpentry and construction his entire life, first with his father and brother, and then with his son, owning an operating Milner Construction. On September 14, 1947 he married Dorothy Mae Jaax, she preceded him in death on December 29, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Niblick of Port St. Lucy, Florida, and his grandchildren, Kimberly Ornat (Glenn) of Wakarusa, IN, Keely Anthony (Jeff) of South Bend, IN, Kori Woods (Dave) of Mishawaka, IN, Sachena Milner of Albany, OR, Rachel Oesterreich (Dave) of Knox, IN, and Jacob Milner (Jennifer) of Jeffersonville, IN, and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert E. “Dutch” Milner and Dorothy Jensen Milner, a daughter, Debbie Moroni, a son, Ron Milner, and his brothers, Jack, Jim and Bill Milner.
Visitation will take place from 3-7pm (CT) Thursday, February 13, 2020 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. Funeral services will be Friday, February 14, 2020 at 11am (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bass Lake Cemetery. In recognition of the family’s sincere gratitude for the loving and attentive care given to Chuck in his final days, please make memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice, 230 W. Catalpa Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert E. “Dutch” Milner and Dorothy Jensen Milner, a daughter, Debbie Moroni, a son, Ron Milner, and his brothers, Jack, Jim and Bill Milner.
Visitation will take place from 3-7pm (CT) Thursday, February 13, 2020 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. Funeral services will be Friday, February 14, 2020 at 11am (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bass Lake Cemetery. In recognition of the family’s sincere gratitude for the loving and attentive care given to Chuck in his final days, please make memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice, 230 W. Catalpa Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
13
Feb
3:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
MC Smith Funeral Home
153 E. Washington St
Knox, IN 46534
Service
Friday
14
Feb
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
MC Smith Funeral Home
153 E. Washington St
Knox, IN 46534
Cemetery Details
Location
Bass Lake Cemetery
6800 E. 400 S.
Knox, IN 46534
Memorial Contribution
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