Obituaries

July 20, 1941 to September 6, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Karma J. Saltsman, 71, Medaryville, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. 

She was born July 20, 1941, in Salyersville, KY, to the late Virgil and Stella Prater Hughes. She married to Thomas E. Saltsman Sr. on Sept.14, 1958, in the Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Thomas E. (Penny) Saltsman Jr., Winamac, Son 
Gary D. (Sandy) Saltsman, Medaryville, Son 
Teresa L. (Tom) Bryant, Winamac, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren 
2 Great Grandchildren 
William Hughes, Medaryville, Brother 
Alva Jean Harris, Logansport, Sister 
Loretta Conrad, Logansport, Sister 
Paul (Donna) Hughes, Disputanta, VA, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Benjamin Bryant, Grandson 
James Hughes, Brother 

Mrs. Saltsman was a member of the VFW Women's Auxillary. She was a retired employee of Eaton Controls, following 20 years of service. She also had worked at H & R Block in Winamac. She loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. he was a lifelong resident of Medaryville.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Saturday, at the First Christian Church, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, Sept. 8), in the church, with Pastor Todd Masters officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church, Francesville.