Obituaries

May 28, 1931 to August 29, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Doris Arlene Prettyman Getz, 88, of Francesville, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday morning Aug. 29

She was born May 28, 1931, in Francesville to the late Merl and Alma Peters Prettyman. She was a 1949 graduate of Pulaski High School. She married Keith M. Getz on June 4, 1950 in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1994.

She is survived by: 
Jill Kozeluh, Daughter 
Jenna (Dan) Kilgus, Daughter 
Jody (Bruce) Waibel, Daughter 
Jason (Maggie) Getz, Son 
10 grandchildren: Aaron (Kayla) Kilgus, Trenton (Cammie) Kilgus, Alisia (Kent) Schlatter, Stuart (Sarah) Kilgus, Mark (Anna) Waibel, Colby Waibel, Kaitlin Waibel, Alexandra Getz, Leanna Getz and Ethan Getz 
9 great-grandchildren
Donald (Mary) Prettyman, Brother 
Theodore (Wendy) Prettyman, Brother

She was preceded in death by: 
Joseph Kozeluh, Son-in-law 
Maya Getz, Granddaughter 
5 Brothers: Roger, Robert, Ralph, Charles "Dick" and Ronald Prettyman 

Mrs. Getz and her husband owned and operated Getz Plumbing and Heating in Francesville where she worked as bookkeeper. She enjoyed working at the Francesville Library and was on the board for many years (serving as president). She was a faithful volunteer at both hospitals in Lafayette. She was happiest when serving others. She committed her life to her saviour Jesus Christ and was baptized in 1962. She was a devoted member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. She was an avid reader and enjoyed flower gardening. Most of all, she cherished her family (especially her grandchildren), valued her close circle of friends and loved the Francesville community. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to the services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Public Library or the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com