Charlotte Lothridge

Charlotte M. Lothridge (nee Lemley), 82, of Vermilion, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a short illness. Charlotte was born January 1, 1931 in Lorain, OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident. She enjoyed fishing, going to the casino's, and spending time with her dog, Patches. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn (Carl) Burkey and Deborah (Joe) Stroud both of Vermilion; sons, James (Loretta) Lothridge of Lorain, Robert (Carol) Lothridge of Vermilion, William (Sue) Lothridge of Amherst, Richard (Audrey Saggert) Lothridge of Amherst, and Michael (Peach Denny) Lothridge of Vermilion; 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her dog Patches; her husband, James Lothridge in 1985; daughter, Jacqueline Hall in 1995; grandson, Joey Stroud in 2003; parents, Arthur and Marie (nee Koloeno) Lemley; and several brothers and sisters. Private family services are being handled by Riddle Funeral Home, Vermilion with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.