Lois H. Wylie

May 19, 1927 - August 29, 2018

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Lois H. Wylie, 91, of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Shipshewana, IN, died August 29, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Wylie was born on May 19, 1927, in LaGrange County, IN to Clarence M. and Elva Rose (Clark) Milleman. Ms. Wylie graduated from Purdue University and then went on to teach biology, art, and home economics at Wawaka and New Carlisle schools before moving to California in 1965. While in California, she became a substitute teacher until returning to LaGrange County, in 1985. She was a resident of Shipshewana for many years until recently when she moved to Kendallville, to be closer to her family. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville, and a former member of the Scott United Methodist Church in Shipshewana. She was also a member of the Order of the Easter Star Chapter #365 in Concord, CA, the Red Hat Society, Shipshewana Book Guild, and the Purdue Home Economics Extension. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, James and Robin Wylie of Wolcottville; a daughter, Ruth Wylie of Kona, HI; five grandchildren, John and Melissa Wylie, Nichole and Jeremy Miller, Kristen Wylie, Rebecca Edmonds, and Matthew Edmonds; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Clark and Carma Milleman of Burnettsville, Von and Janet Milleman of Angola, and Clair and Thelma Milleman of Warsaw. Preceding her in death were her parents, and two sisters, Laura O’Dell and Ruth Beaty. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN. Revs. James Archambeaut and Steven Bahrt will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, IN. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 3-6 pm on Monday, September 3, 2018 and from 10-11 am on Tuesday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church.

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Monday, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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309 West Michigan St., LaGrange, IN 46761

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Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Tuesday, 11:00 AM

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United States, 100 S - IN 9 LaGrange, 46761 IN

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Lois H. Wylie

May 19, 1927 - August 29, 2018

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Lois H. Wylie, 91, of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Shipshewana, IN, died August 29, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Ms. Wylie was born on May 19, 1927, in LaGrange County, IN to Clarence M. and Elva Rose (Clark) Milleman.

Ms. Wylie graduated from Purdue University and then went on to teach biology, art, and home economics at Wawaka and New Carlisle schools before moving to California in 1965. While in California, she became a substitute teacher until returning to LaGrange County, in 1985. She was a resident of Shipshewana for many years until recently when she moved to Kendallville, to be closer to her family. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville, and a former member of the Scott United Methodist Church in Shipshewana. She was also a member of the Order of the Easter Star Chapter #365 in Concord, CA, the Red Hat Society, Shipshewana Book Guild, and the Purdue Home Economics Extension.

Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, James and Robin Wylie of Wolcottville; a daughter, Ruth Wylie of Kona, HI; five grandchildren, John and Melissa Wylie, Nichole and Jeremy Miller, Kristen Wylie, Rebecca Edmonds, and Matthew Edmonds; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Clark and Carma Milleman of Burnettsville, Von and Janet Milleman of Angola, and Clair and Thelma Milleman of Warsaw.

Preceding her in death were her parents, and two sisters, Laura O’Dell and Ruth Beaty.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN. Revs. James Archambeaut and Steven Bahrt will officiate.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, IN.

Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 3-6 pm on Monday, September 3, 2018 and from 10-11 am on Tuesday prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church.

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