Obituaries

May 30, 1922 to November 29, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Marjorie I. “Margie” Dulin Hale Bowers, 98, longtime resident of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. 

She was born May 30, 1922 in Darlington, IN to the late Cecil and Elizabeth Loucks Dulin.  On Dec. 18, 1978, she married George Bowers. He passed away Sept. 3, 1993.

She is survived by:
James C. (Darlene) Biddle, North Judson, Son
Phillip W. (Gayle) Myers, Murphy, NC, Son
Stephen R. (Gloria) Hale, West Harrison, IN, Son
Reeda D. (Michael) McBride, Winamac, Daughter
8 Grandchildren: Deenna, Jeremy, Jason, Elizabeth, Amber, Sean, Ian, and Connor.
22 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Nellie Howard, Francesville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
3 Grandchildren: Shauna, Jeffrey, and Emily
1 Great-Grandson: Cameron
1 Great-Great-Grandson: Fenix
Julia Brumbarger, Sister
Betty Burtner, Sister
Harlan Dulin, Brother
Sid Dulin, Brother
Merle Dulin, Brother
Earl Dulin, Brother
Evelyn Dulin, Sister
Cecil Dulin, Brother

Mrs. Bowers worked as a waitress at Proctor’s Restaurant in Lebanon, IN for many years. She retired from Eastmoor Garment Factory in Michigan City, after 27½ years. She was an active member of the Medaryville community.  She attended the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary and longtime member of the Medaryville American Legion Auxiliary Post #96. She was a precinct poll worker for many years. She enjoyed dancing, cooking (one of the best), traveling, and playing BINGO. She was famous for telling it like it was.  Most of all, she loved her family very much. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.  All guests will need to follow COVID-19 guidance which includes wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand sanitizing. A private graveside service will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Frankfort, with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery in Frankfort.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.