Obituaries

February 1, 1960 to November 21, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Donna Lou Fairchild, 50, of 14890 W 450 N, Medaryville, passed away at 8:51 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, in Hospice House, South Bend.

She was born Feb. 1, 1960, in Rensselaer, to Kathleen and Estill Patton. She married Steve Fairchild on Aug. 22, 1995 in Gatlinburg, TN. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Melissa (Brian) Sherry, South Bend, Daughter
Bryan Sanders, Winamac, Son
Brigette (Dean Leazenby) Fairchild-Leazenby, Elkhart, Step Daughter
Steven (Tammy) Fairchild, Francesville, Step Son
Ryan (Carrie) Fairchild, Medaryville, Step Son
Carli Hubbard, Granddaughter
Ashton Sherry, Grandson
Christopher Sanders, Grandson
Tyson Leazenby, Grandson
Kya Leanzenby, Granddaughter
Taylor Fairchild, Grandson
Cali Fairchild, Granddaughter
Luke Fairchild, Grandson
Breanna Fairchild, Granddaughter
Kathleen Risner, Medaryville, Mother
Sherry (Kenny) Nielsen, Medaryville, Sister
Deanne (Chris) Patton, Francesville, Sister
Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & cousins
Zoe, Family Dog
Smokey, Family Cat
Momma Cat, Family Cat

Preceded in death by:
Estill Patton, Father

Mrs. Fairchild was a life long resident of Medaryville. She owned and operated the Hair Depot in Medaryville for many years.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the funeral home with Rick Prater officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.