Obituaries

October 2, 1943 to May 12, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Edna Mae Hale, 67, of Francesville, (formerly of Rensselaer), passed away at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Oct. 2, 1943, in North Judson, to the late Lewis and Lucy Watson Watkins. She married Lewis Hale on Nov. 16, 1961 in Jackson, MI. He died in 1995.

Survivors include:
Lois (Eddie) Duff, Eastern, KY, Daughter
Nancy Mae (John) Duff, Monon, Daughter
Joyce Hale, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
Rosie Maggard, Hippo, KY, Sister
Jerry (Ruby) Watkins, KY, Brother
Terry Watkins, KY, Brother
Walter Watkins, KY, Brother
Garry Stanfier, Prestonsburg, KY, Brother
Corleen (Radie) Miller, Medaryville, Friend

Preceded in death by:
2 Infant Sons
Faye Prater, Sister

Mrs. Hale lived in Rensselaer for several years before moving to Francesville.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.  The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (May 16), at the funeral home with Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.