Charlene Marie Bollinger

Farmington- Charlene Marie Bollinger, 86, of Farmington, passed away at 12:11 PM on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in her home. She was born on January 9, 1936 in London Mills, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Blanche (Murphy) Reed. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Ernest Bollinger on July 13, 1952 in Farmington, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2018.

Charlene is also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and two sisters.

She is survived by three children; Robert “Bob” (Tina) Bollinger of Elmwood, Greg (Michelle “Miki”) Bollinger of Plainfield, and Cynthia Myers of Farmington; six grandchildren, Cory (Marisa) Bollinger of East Peoria, Scott (Jennifer) Slayton of Elmwood, Christina (Todd) Lasswell of Havana, David (Joni West) Slayton of Canton, and Aiden and Avery Bollinger of Plainfield; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle “Tom” (Rose) Reed of Farmington, Wayne (Nancy) Reed of Farmington; and one sister, Carol Roberts of Farmington.

Charlene spent her entire life caring for her family as a very devoted Wife, Mom, Grandma and Ma. She will be greatly missed by her family.

Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, Illinois. A visitation will be held the same day from 11 AM-noon. Rev. Robert Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow services at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad 1100. To view Charlene’s DVD or to make online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com