OBITUARY: Charles Atkins Colbern
Charles Atkins Colbern, 87, Meriden, KS, died Sun., Aug.16, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was born April 1, 1922, the son of Frank C. and Flora L. (Atkins) Colbern. He was married to Doris Bishop. They were divorced. He had resided with his grandchildren: Shannon and Melissa Colbern, and their three children at Meriden since 2006. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Lori Colbern of Wellsville, KS, and Gregg and Beverly Colbern of Ottawa, KS; four grandchildren: Shannon Colbern, Shane Colbern, Haley Colbern, and Casey Colbern; and three great-grandchildren: Kevin Colbern, Keegan Colbern, and Cabrini Colbern. Memorial services will be private.