Charlene (Brown) Joseph

Charlene Joseph, 71, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born on December 6, 1949, in Angola, Indiana to John and Edna (Petre) Brown.  She married Granville “Joe” Joseph on September 5, 1995.

Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She had worked at IWA in Angola and EMF in Angola before retiring.

She enjoyed crocheting and working on puzzles.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her sons, Bruce (Amber) Schwartz of Fremont, Indiana, Eric Schwartz of Ashley, Indiana and Scott Schwartz of Crooked Lake, Angola, Indiana; two stepsons, Richard (Angie) Schwartz Jr. of Butler, Indiana and John (Jennifer) Schwartz of Corunna, Indiana; sister, Marlene (Bob) Snyder of Angola, Indiana and brother, Tyler Brown of Mishawaka, Indiana.  Also surviving are her 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Elizabeth Knuckles and brother, Clifford Brown.

Graveside Services will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at South Scott Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.  Pastor Jerry Strahan will be officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Steuben County Cancer Association.

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