Charlotte Craven
Charlotte F. Craven, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 18, 2025 in her home. She was born on April 14, 1934 in Quincy the daughter of Charles & Elvira (Ording) Heintz. She married Dale W. Craven on August 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2020. Charlotte was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
After raising their 5 children and spending many summers creating wonderful memories for their children at the Lake of the Ozarks—always referred to as “The Lake,” Dale and Charlotte loved to travel. They spent winter months at several different spots in Florida enjoying the sunshine and warmth and having their children and grandchildren join them whenever they were able.
Charlotte was an avid volunteer for St. Mary Hospital and proudly created many of the floral arrangements for the gift shop with her dear friend Margie. They helped create 100’s of floral arrangements for the gift shop. In her later life she helped at Church doing whatever was needed or asked of her. At home, she became a master jigsaw puzzle solver and so enjoyed doing them.
Charlotte is survived by her children: Chuck (Julia) Craven; Chris Craven; Carl Craven; Corey Craven, and Connie Craven. Grandchildren: Melissa Wiseman; Jen (Jamie) Blaesing; Rick (Beth) Craven; Niki (Darren) Winking; Rob Craven; Natalie (Kraig) Genenbacher; Reggie (Michelle) Craven; Rodney Craven; Ryan (Kirstin) Craven; Charlie (Patrick) Cabrera and Chandler Craven; fifteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Brother Jim Heintz, M.Afr. and sister: Sister Marie Heintz, MSOLA; and nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her husband, Charlotte was also preceded in death by her parents a sister Joan and a daughter-in-law: Sherrie Craven.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the mass at 11:00. Memorials may be made to the Ladies of Charity, St. Peter Catholic School or to Quincy Notre Dame. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dear Craven family.
My heart go’s out to you all. I remember Dale and Chatlotte yrs ago coming to the old Plaza for dinners do many times.
May she rest in peace with Dale and all the Heintz families and Sherry too.
All great people.
Paul,K. Geers
Pres of the Latin mass society/Historic St. Rose of lima parish.
Charlotte was such a beautiful, holy person. My mother, Margie Bergman, and Charlotte made the beautiful flower arrangements for the gift shop at the old St Mary’s Hospital for many, many years. Truly a sweet lady and she will be missed. I’m sure Dale, along with Jesus and the angels are welcoming her into Heaven. Deepest sympathy to the family!
We are remembering Charlotte as she walked the halls of St. Mary Hospital leaving her footprints on the the St. Mary Hospital legacy.
Her beautiful floral arrangements brought cheer to many.
The St. Mary Hospital Community sends our deepest sympathy to Charlotte’s family and friends.
Charlotte was a lovely lady. A woman I called friend. Fly with the angels. You have earned it.
Dearest Craven family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. What a true matriarch Charlotte was to your family. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need in the days ahead and that HE will fill your hearts with the great memories that you created, and shared with her. God Bless.
To Connie, Corey and all the Craven family, I’m so sorry about the loss of your sweet mom. She was always so kind to me and was such a good friend to my mom. Connie, I always saw her gentle nature and sense of humor in you. Praying happy memories bring you all comfort. Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
—With love from Joyce (Bergman) Romine
We were fortunate to enjoy time at the lake with Dale and Charlotte, often with my parents Tom & Marjie Bergman. Mom and Charlotte were great friends. Charlotte was so kind. I remember her fondly. Prayers for all the family.
Chuck, Chris and Craven family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Many fond memories of she and Dale from my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of Charlotte’s passing. She was our neighbor when we lived in Gardendale, which Dale built and Charlotte named. What great neighbors they were! We will cherish our memories of her. Condolences to her family and friends.
Tom and Sheila Davis
Dear Craven Family,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your most fabulous Craven matriarch, Charlotte. Charlotte never missed an opportunity to share a kind word, her generous spirit & contagious smile. An adventurous soul & partner with Dale, we’ll always treasure their visits to our home when they visited Florida. God bless Charlotte & know we are with you during this difficult loss of this grand, beautiful Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmama.
Tom & Lisa Scholz
Chuck, Chris and Craven family, so sorry to hear of Charlotte’s passing. She was such a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John Johannes