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“i HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF YOUR MOTHER AND i KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. I just returned from LA, where Sheryl lives, and I missed seeing you...Read More »
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1 of 83 | Posted by: DAMARIS STORY - PLYMOUTH, IN
“Debi, We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. Though, we never knew her, knowing you has shown us the type of woman she...Read More »
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2 of 83 | Posted by: Jerome, Chiquatia & Emori Ross - TX
“I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers to help you through this difficult time.
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3 of 83 | Posted by: Sandy Wirwahn - TX
“Debi, Jeff, and Vicki - So very sorry for your loss. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to show my support and pay my respects, but you are all in my...Read More »
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4 of 83 | Posted by: Kristy Howe - Plymouth, IN
“I remember going to Tastee Freeze when I was in jr. High for lunch. Darlene made the best grill cheese and French fries!! What a great lady .
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5 of 83 | Posted by: Jamie Gonce - Palm Bay, FL
“Dear Debi & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our prayer is that you would be surrounded with the comfort and peace that comes...Read More »
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6 of 83 | Posted by: Deanna Collins - Frisco, TX
“Where do I begin? Remembering the first day at Penny Saver sitting at the table was this lady with a contagious smile. My other mom! Darleen and I...Read More »
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7 of 83 | Posted by: Frances Rhodes - Rochester, IN
“Jeff and family, Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I can still picture your mother serving...Read More »
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8 of 83 | Posted by: Dennis and Amy Rhoads - IN
“Dear Deb, Jeff and Vicki, Your Mom will be missed by the three of you but I will miss her too. I will miss our conversations on her front porch...Read More »
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9 of 83 | Posted by: Jeanne White - Plymouth, IN
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was always such a nice lady when I was growing up. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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10 of 83 | Posted by: Todd Shafer - Plymouth, IN
“I just saw Darlene not to long ago. She was always kind and always ready to extend a smile and make you feel like time hadn't lapsed since the last...Read More »
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11 of 83 | Posted by: Theresa Shook Quardokus - IN
“To Jeff and Family, my prayers are with you on your time of need. May your mom rest in heaven. God's blessings be with you.
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12 of 83 | Posted by: Patti Finkbiner Anderson - IN
“Dear Deb, Jeff, & Vicki I am sorry about your mom. It depressed me, when I heard about it. Every time your mom would see me, she would hug me. I...Read More »
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13 of 83 | Posted by: Anita (Whitaker) Spicer - IN
“I am sure she was a wonderful woman because she produced a warm hearted, considerate and loving son. My sincerest condolences.
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14 of 83 | Posted by: Candi Smith - Columbus, GA
“Vic where would I possibly start with the memories I have of your mom. I sure hope you have the recipe for rhubarb crisp if not you know where you...Read More »
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15 of 83 | Posted by: Melissa Hackett Dilts - Plymouth, IN
“I was so sorry to hear about Darleen's passing. I worked with her almost 20 years at the Penny Saver. I so admired her for her sense of loyalty and...Read More »
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16 of 83 | Posted by: Connie - Niles, MI
“Sweet Debi, I can't pretend to know how you feel, but my heart hurts that your heart hurts. Clearly your mother was treasured by many. I know...Read More »
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17 of 83 | Posted by: Valerie Chamberlain - Celina, TX
“Vickie and family, we are so sorry to hear about your mom, you are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Cheryl Himes
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18 of 83 | Posted by: John Himes Family - plymouth, IN
“Debi, I am very sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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19 of 83 | Posted by: Leslie Tingle - Frisco, TX
“Debi, I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a remarkable woman which only goes to show how wonderful your mom was during this life. She did an...Read More »
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20 of 83 | Posted by: Sara Jones - Frisco, TX
“In all my conversations with Darleen, she always referenced how proud she was of you and your family. You are all in our thoughts!
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21 of 83 | Posted by: Doug Fox - Bellaire, MI
“Debi & Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that you have a huge support group here in Frisco that...Read More »
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22 of 83 | Posted by: Jenny Gallagher - Frisco, TX
“Debi, Jeff & Vicki-- Your mama was a wonderful woman and a genuine friend, always smiling and bringing smiles!! Itll be the little things...Read More »
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23 of 83 | Posted by: Rob & Lynn Kadlec - Plymouth, IN
“Mom, Without you there is such a huge void in my life. You have touched the lives of so many people, in so many ways. ALWAYS putting your needs...Read More »
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24 of 83 | Posted by: Vicki Hatfield - NC
“Debi...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to you all!
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25 of 83 | Posted by: Kristen McDonald - Frisco, TX
“Debbie,Jeff,& Vicki... Still trying to comprehend the loss you must feel. May your happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
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26 of 83 | Posted by: Marilyn & Bob Leeney - Aurora, CO
“Jeff and family- our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with you and yours.praying for your comfort at this difficult time.
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27 of 83 | Posted by: matt and sunday(rhoads) peregrine - IN
“Richard and family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Darleen was a delightful person and always had time for a chat. Her smile lite up...Read More »
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28 of 83 | Posted by: Linda & Dave Zeider - Plymouth, IN
“Jeff, Debi and Vicki: We are sorry to hear about your Mom. I know how much you will miss her. I got to visit with her the last two times I was in...Read More »
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29 of 83 | Posted by: Uncle Mike & Laurie Xaver - Kent, WA
“The Lord loves us as a mother tenderly loves her child...as your mother loves you...as you love Hudson. Even now your mother's love blesses her...Read More »
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30 of 83 | Posted by: Nancy Fuller - Frisco, TX
“Debi, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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31 of 83 | Posted by: Angie - Frisco, TX
“Debi- I can't imagine how badly you are hurting right now, however I also know that you are rejoycing that your mother is in the arms of her Savior....Read More »
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32 of 83 | Posted by: Alisha Sandifer - Frisco, TX
“Debbie, Jeff, Vicky, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I will be praying for you all during this time. Sincerely, Laura Davis Stutzman
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33 of 83 | Posted by: Laura Davis Stutzman - Plymouth, IN
“Debi, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Sarah
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34 of 83 | Posted by: Sarah Claunch - Frisco, TX
“Dear Debi, I pray that God gives you the wisdom to know that your sweet Mother is happy with Him in Heaven. I know that He will hold you and your...Read More »
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35 of 83 | Posted by: Noreen Haas - Frisco, TX
“All of your Boals Family is thinking of you during this difficult time. We are sending up prayers and thoughts of love and healing.
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36 of 83 | Posted by: Parrish Bruner - Frisco, TX
“Debi-I know you have such sweet memories of your mother and will cherish every one of them! God is holding onto you and your family tightly and won't...Read More »
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37 of 83 | Posted by: Lisa - Mesa, AZ
“Debra, Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this time.
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38 of 83 | Posted by: Christina Beran - Frisco, TX
“Vicky, So many memories of your sweet mother are in my mind at this moment. I am so sorry for your loss, honey :(
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39 of 83 | Posted by: Dianne Woods-Smith - Argos, IN
“You're in our thoughts and prayers.
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40 of 83 | Posted by: Jason & Lisa Naville - IN
“Vic, your mom was an awesome mom. Strong and bold, yet soft and friendly. She had a heart of gold just like you. Wish I could be there with you, but...Read More »
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41 of 83 | Posted by: Kate Wilcox - Lattimore, NC
“Vic, your mom was an awesome mom. Strong and bold, yet soft and friendly. She had a heart of gold just like you. Wish I could be there with you, but...Read More »
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42 of 83 | Posted by: Kate Wilcox - NC
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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43 of 83 | Posted by: Chad and Gretchen Nelson - DeKalb, IL
“Jeff, You and your family are in my thoughts.
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44 of 83 | Posted by: Pat Carmichael - Downers Grove,, IL
“Darleen will be missed by many in the Aflac community. I had the rare luck of knowing her for only a few years but I can look back at each occurance...Read More »
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45 of 83 | Posted by: Matt & Pam Nachazel - Granger, IN
“My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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46 of 83 | Posted by: Natalie - valparasio, IN
“We have your family in our prayers. Our love is with you all. Darleen was loved dearly by us and too many others to count. She touched our lives...Read More »
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47 of 83 | Posted by: Cora Reimer and daughters Holley Williams and Stacy Haight and - IN
“Please accept my condolences. Darlene always had a smile on her beautiful face. She was so much fun to be around. Great memories.
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48 of 83 | Posted by: Susie Reinholt - Plymouth, IN
“I'm sorry to hear about Mrs. Xaver. She was such a wonderful person.
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49 of 83 | Posted by: Abby Kleckner Sharp - Plymouth, IN
“My thoughts are with Debi and her family at this difficult time. Debi, I know how close you and your mother were and I can only imagine what you must...Read More »
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50 of 83 | Posted by: Leigh Clopton - Gunter, TX
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. -Matthew 5:4 My prayers and love are going out to this beautiful family. God will give...Read More »
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51 of 83 | Posted by: Julie Fletcher - Frisco, TX
“May you all find peace and strength during this difficult time. May He lift your spririts with all the wonderful memories you have shared. Ours...Read More »
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52 of 83 | Posted by: Kristi Eft - Frisco, TX
“I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!
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53 of 83 | Posted by: Kristen Milner - Frisco, TX
“Debi & Family, Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. I'm praying that you will feel God's perfect peace surround &...Read More »
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54 of 83 | Posted by: Jana Countryman - Frisco, TX
“Sweet Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you on a constant basis. Darleen leaves behind a wonderful family that can carry forth the name...Read More »
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55 of 83 | Posted by: Michelle Anderson - Celina, TX
“I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling losing a loved one. Debi you and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this...Read More »
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56 of 83 | Posted by: Leslie Dodson - Frisco, TX
“I would like to express my sincere condolences to Debi and her family. We count her as a part of our family at school and we are hurting for her at...Read More »
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57 of 83 | Posted by: Cheryl Hendrix - Frisco, TX
“our family offer our condolences to your families. we are deeply sadden. Darlene was a wonderful person to me and my family. she loved her kids...Read More »
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58 of 83 | Posted by: Mary Fabila - idalou, TX
“Deb, Jeff and Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a wonderful person and always very compassionate and helpful. She...Read More »
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59 of 83 | Posted by: Candi (Pike) Weller - Plymouth, IN
“My heart goes out to the Xaver family. I have many memories of Darleen. She welcomed me into her family and was a very giving and caring person. She...Read More »
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60 of 83 | Posted by: Daniel Hernandez - Plano, TX
“Our heartfelt condolences to your family at the loss of your Mom. May you find comfort knowing that she has gone to a much deserved reward...her arms...Read More »
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61 of 83 | Posted by: Dan & Kathy Thompson - Plymouth, IN
“I know Darleen from West hi, she was FFA queen she was all ways a queen to me ,one of the pretties girls to come out of West. I did business with her...Read More »
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62 of 83 | Posted by: Ingwald Johnson - Plymouth, IN
“My trips to Indiana throughout my life were made more special because of Auntie Darleen. I had so much fun with Debi, Jeff and Vicki; I remember the...Read More »
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63 of 83 | Posted by: Liz (Xaver) Stewart - WA
“We will miss her stopping by when she was in town.
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64 of 83 | Posted by: Gene and Mibs Combs - Peru, IN
“Dear Debi, Vicki, and Jeff, Words can't express the sadness felt for the loss of your mother. She was a very special person. She will be greatly...Read More »
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65 of 83 | Posted by: Jan Reid - Plymouth, IN
“going to miss u darleen and hope u like it in hevin cant sit with you on your porch anymore i am going to be bored with out u here with us.i love u ....Read More »
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66 of 83 | Posted by: brandi sparr - plymouth, IN
“Jeff, Deb,and Vickie, I am so sorry for the loss of your Beautiful Mom. What a Wonder Woman she was. Such a hard worker. I had many associations...Read More »
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67 of 83 | Posted by: Beverly Serf-Buchert - Plymouth, IN
“Debbie, Jeff and Vicky, Chuck & I are in Florida and we are both sadden to read of your Mom's passing! She was a wonderful person and a friend. We...Read More »
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68 of 83 | Posted by: Chuck & Marilee Johnson - IN
“Sorry to head of Darlene's passing. She always had a smile for everyone. Sue Chase
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69 of 83 | Posted by: Larry N. Chase - Valrico, FL
“As long as I have been old enough to comprehend things, I have known Darlene Xaver. She was a gutsy, tough women who inspired others and was a...Read More »
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70 of 83 | Posted by: Rick Derf - Grand Haven, MI
“Debi, Hudson & family-
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom & Grandma's passing. Darleen was a good,
kind-hearted woman & I know she will be...Read More »
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71 of 83 | Posted by: Michelle Armstrong - Newbury Park, CA
“I will miss Darlene. She was such a treasure and such a delightful person.
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72 of 83 | Posted by: Carol Thompson - Granger, IN
“I am so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing,May God comfort all the family at this time.
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73 of 83 | Posted by: Karen - Plymouth, IN
“Jeff, sorry we couldn't be there but are in Arizona. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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74 of 83 | Posted by: Terry & Connie Harrell - Plymouth, IN
“Peace be with all of you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts are with you.
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75 of 83 | Posted by: Vivian Miser - Denver, CO
“To the family of Darleen: First Janet joins me in expressing our love and sympathy to each of you on the passing of Darleen. Darleen was very...Read More »
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76 of 83 | Posted by: Dr. Thomas C. Rough - Scottsdale, AZ
“I'm shocked and saddened by this news. While I didn't see Darlene often, we had such a nice conversation when we did meet. I have just been to...Read More »
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77 of 83 | Posted by: Shirley A. Gidley - Plymouth, IN
“I am so saddened to hear of Darlene's passing. I have known Darlene's family since I was 9 yrs old. I will remember her fondly always. Tracey Stiles.
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78 of 83 | Posted by: Tracey (Bussie) Stiles - Decatur, IN
“I worked with Darleen at the Penny Saver for many years. She was not only a wonderful friend, but became like a second Mother to me! May you find...Read More »
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79 of 83 | Posted by: Deb Rynearson Munson - Bedford, IN
“Darlene will be Greatly missed, she was a great friend and neighbor.. but mostly missed by Brandi who thought of her as a best friend and sat on...Read More »
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80 of 83 | Posted by: John, Laraine and Brandi sparr - IN
“Vicki, Just wanted to let you know that you guys are all in our prayers and thoughts...She was a wonderful lady and loved by so many..she will be...Read More »
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81 of 83 | Posted by: Linda Wakeland - Plymouth, IN
“We're so sorry to hear of the passing of Darlene. She was the bride's maid in my wedding, best friends in high school, and have remained friends...Read More »
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82 of 83 | Posted by: Don and Rosemary (Stone) Laughlin - IN
“I am so very sorry for your loss! So many people loved her. She will be greatly missed. May God bless you & stand by you in this time of grief!
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83 of 83 | Posted by: Julie Wade - Plymouth, IN
Darleen E. Xaver, 69, of 636 East La Porte Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011, at 12:35 p.m. at her home. She was born on July 15, 1941, in Plymouth, to Albin "Bud" and Edythe (Smith) Wilson. Darleen graduated from West High School and was a former officer of the West High School Alumni. She was married to John Xaver from 1961 to1978. Darleen worked at the Pilot News, the Tasty Freeze, the Penny Saver, and Aflac Insurance. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served on the church board and was very active on many other committees. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #1355, and was proud that she was a Phi Delta Kappa, "Sweetheart". Darleen is survived by her daughters, Debra Xaver of Frisco, Texas and Vicki (Chad) Hatfield of North Carolina; her son, Jeffery (Andrea) Xaver of Traverse City, Michigan; her grandchildren, Jeffery, Jessica, Addison, Kane, Hudson, Bailey, and Brady; her mother, Edythe Wilson of Plymouth; and her brother, Richard (Melinda) Wilson of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her father, "Bud" Wilson and John Xaver. Memorials may be given to: Trinity United Methodist Church 425 South Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 or The Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County 314 East Jefferson Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 ~VISITATION~ TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011, 4:00-7:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011, 10:00-11:00 A.M. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ~FUNERAL~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3O, 2011, 11:00 A.M. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE REV. KERRY O'BRIEN, OFFICIATING ~BURIAL~ NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY, PLYMOUTH ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com

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