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					"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. | 
						
							| 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.
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							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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							family of Charles "Sonny" Aylesworth
 
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