Charlotte A. Crough, age 82, passed away peacefully Thursday October 23, 2025 at her home in Salina.  She was born December 2, 1942 in Kensington, Kansas to Louis and Edna Gemaehlich.

After graduating high school, she moved to Salina and attended Brown Mackie College, achieving an Associate’s Degree.  She worked for Southwestern Bell Phone Company as an operator before marrying Tom Crough and devoting her life to raising a family.

She is survived by her three children, RaShel Korinek (Ryan) of Salina, Jeff Crough (Debbie) of Royalton IL, and Joe Crough (Heather) of Topeka.  Four stepchildren, Steve Crough, Suzy Seim, David Crough and Carol Crough.  Eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings Brenda, Wanda and Paul.

A private burial will be conducted at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Salina Animal Services 329 N. 2nd St. Salina, KS 67401.