Charlotte Mae Senders was born in Canton, IL. June 17,1953 to Forest and Bernice Senders.
Charlotte graduated from Dixon High School in 1971. After graduation she worked at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She later moved to Loves Park and was employed at River Bluff Nursing Home. Her last employment was West Telle Services in Loves Park where she worked for over a decade.

She married Herschel Gunn January 29th 1983. Charlotte had Five children including three as part of their blended family. Herschel Jr (Ashlee) Gunn of Rockford IL, Rachel Gunn of Madison WI, Dara (Michael) Griffith of New Port Richey FL, Dominick (the late Teia) Gunn of Dixon IL, Gene Gunn of DeKalb IL. As well as 10 grandchildren.

Charlotte was a member of the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Machesney Park. She enjoyed sharing scriptures that she appreciated with others and the wonderful hope that they hold out for the future. Some of the other activities she enjoyed included being in nature at the various parks, birdwatching or playing cards, solving puzzles, reading for exploration and listening to music. A hobby she always wanted to pursue but never had time to do so, was learning to play the guitar. When she was younger she enjoyed listening to the music her uncle played on the guitar.

Charlotte was really a people person. She enjoyed socializing with others and uplifting their spirits when they were down. She will be dearly missed.

Charlotte is survived by her husband Herschel Gunn Sr. 5 children Herschel Jr (Ashley) Gunn of Rockford IL, Rachel Gunn of Madison WI, Dara (Mike) Griffith of New Port Richey FL, Dominick Gunn of Dixon IL, Gene Gunn of Dekalb IL. 10 grandchildren. And 5 sisters Ina McNees of Rock Falls IL, Carol Terry of Rock Falls IL, Bernice Senders of Dixon IL, Ruth Ann (Ray) Wilcox of Rock Falls IL, Brenda (Bob) Abbott of Iowa. As well as Numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Forest and Bernice Senders, one brother Forest Lavern Senders, and two sisters Elizabeth Senders and Iris LaMour.

Funeral service on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9511 N. 2nd Street, Machesney Park. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.