Charlotte (Hein) Kelbert
Lansing
Born April 18, 1929, in Germany, daughter of the late Julius and Emma Hein was called to her Heavenly home Friday, November 3, 2017, at age 88.
Charlotte moved from Germany to the U.S. in 1954. She was a longtime member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing and loved cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Charlotte was a great homemaker and a loving wife to husband of 66 years, Ewald Kelbert; a wonderful mother to children, Ingrid (Peter) Shurn, Hartmut E. Kelbert, Doris (Randy) Stine, and Randy (Debi) Kelbert; a doting grandmother to, Heather Steel, Chris Stine, Alicia Schmidt, Amanda Dixon, and Alexis Kelbert as well as to great-grandchildren, Audrey, Eli, Malachi, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jay, and Daniel. Charlotte is also survived by brothers Helmut and Hartmut Hein.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Kelbert; and her sister, Elizabeth Marek.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m., and also one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in memory of Charlotte, to Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing.
6 Messages to “Charlotte (Hein) Kelbert”
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Jerry and Dee
November 5, 2017 at 10:54 pmPrayers of comfort for you and your family at this saddest of times.
Kathleen and Ron Jones, Sr
November 6, 2017 at 10:07 amOur prayers for your family. Charlotte was a special lady with a huge smile. Heaven has another angel. You will not be forgotten and in my heart forever.
Larry & Sharon Schafer
November 6, 2017 at 8:59 pmOur deepest sympathy to you Randy, Debi and all your family. So sorry we aren’t home for the visitation. Please know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Love, Uncle Larry & Aunt Sharon
Cindy and Jeff Robison
November 7, 2017 at 5:53 pmPrayers of comfort for you and your family at this time. Keep all those good memories to help heal your hearts at this time of loss.
The Harveys
November 7, 2017 at 6:46 pmMay the memories of Charlotte you treasure bring you comfort and peace.
Charlotte was a kind and loving lady who gave of herself, loved always and most special to my family and me.
May she eternally and peacefully rest with the Lord and in our hearts.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers
The Harveys
November 7, 2017 at 6:51 pmWith loving thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Charlotte was so special to many, especially special to me, and I will treasure her and many years of memories forever.