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 Charles
"Sonny" Aylesworth
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[April 07, 2024]
MT PULASKI -
Charles "Sonny" Aylesworth, 91, of Mt. Pulaski passed away on
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in
Mt. Pulaski. |
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Service:
A celebration of Charles and Barbara’s life will be
held at the American Legion Post 447, on Sunday,
April 28, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Funeral home:
Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln
Obituary
Charles "Sonny" Aylesworth, 91, of
Mt. Pulaski passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt.
Pulaski.
Charles "Sonny" Aylesworth was born on September 29,
1932 in Mt. Pulaski, the son of Roy and Geneva (Benzinger)
Aylesworth. He was united in marriage to Barbara L.
Babb on November 19, 1955. She preceded him in death
on December 19, 2022.
He leaves to cherish his memories son: Brad (Sheila)
Aylesworth of Mt. Pulaski, Son in law: Frank Buckles
of Mt. Pulaski. Granddaughters: Brooke Buckles of
Mt. Pulaski and Bridget (Nick) Fleer of Chatham.
Four great grandchildren: Blake, Caden, Brie and
Frankie June.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and
daughter, Brenda Lee Buckles.
Sonny graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School in
1951. He then served in the United States Army,
serving in the Korean War. Later he retired with 28
years of service from Caterpillar Manufacturing. He
had the honor of going to Washington D.C. on the
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight in 2013. |
He is a member of the St. John's
Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 447. He
never met a stranger, was always full of joy, told
the best stories, and had many, many friends.
His hobbies included woodworking and fun projects
with his grandchildren.
Private burial will be in Steenbergen Cemetery in
rural Mt. Pulaski.
A celebration of Charles and Barbara’s life will be
held at the American Legion Post 447, on Sunday,
April 28, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Memorials may be made to; St. John's Lutheran
Church, American Legion Post 447, or the Mt. Pulaski
Ambulance service.
Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with
the funeral arrangements.
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