Charlene Janel Vogel passed away on Jan. 17, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was 87 years old.
Charlene was born on July 22, 1937, in Buckland, Ohio, to Macalan Lishness and Charlotte Knost Lishness. She grew up in northwest Ohio and was a graduate of Buckland High School in 1955.
Charlene was married to her husband, Ned Vogel, on Dec. 28, 1957, marking the beginning of a marriage that lasted for 67 years. Together they shared a life filled with love, working side by side on their family farm. Although Alzheimer’s had stolen so much, her favorite saying was, “One day at a time, sweet Jesus.” At the end she still knew her devoted husband and would recite the Lord’s prayer after their devotions each morning.
She was a dedicated wife and mother with a life of service and community spirit. This led her to volunteer with the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary and the Atwood Home Economics Club. During the holidays she spread love to her friends with her homemade cinnamon rolls. Known for her cheerfulness and compassion, she was a longtime member of United Methodist Churches in Kosciusko County, and volunteered with the Methodist NOMADS mission group in retirement.
She leaves behind a loving family, including her husband, Ned Vogel, of Warsaw; her children: Steve (Cheryl) Vogel, of High Point, N.C.; Chris (Sandra) Vogel, of Rochester; Ted (Rebeca) Vogel, of Warsaw; Kathy (Mark) Lazzeri, of Dade City, Fla.; and Charmae (Dustin) Kendall, of Magnolia, N.C. Charlene is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her family brought her immense joy.
Charlene was predeceased by her parents, Macalan and Charlotte Lishness; her infant sister, Sue Lishness; her brother, Jerry Lishness; and her grandson, Blake Lazzeri.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, is entrusted with care of Charlene. Visitation will be held at Titus Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 3 to 6 p.m. and again at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 followed with a Life Celebration® beginning at 11 a.m. and a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor David Banning of Atwood Otterbein United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial gifts to be considered to the Warsaw Salvation Army Auxiliary or to the NOMADS mission group c/o Otterbein United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Written condolences may be left on Charlene's obituary page on www.TitusFuneralHome.com.