Obituaries

July 30, 1917 to December 7, 2014

ROYAL CENTER - Matilda R. Earhart, 97, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at Hickory Creek Healthcare Center, Winamac.

Born July 30, 1917 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Ada (Pratt) Hickman. On March 8, 1936 she married Lestel E. Earhart in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1982.

Survivors include her daughter, Roselyn Clark of Winamac, son, LaGene Earhart (Denise) of Winamac and sister, Betty Feightner (Jack) of Kokomo. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Mrs. Earhart was a homemaker. She was also formerly employed at Rice Corporation in Winamac and Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester.She and her husband also formerly owned and operated a carpet cleaning business and a mink ranch in Royal Center for several years. she formerly attended Bethel Bible Church in Winamac and Caley United Methodist Church in Royal Center. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, gardening, playing the organ and singing.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Elder Donald Norrick will officiate. Entombment will follow at Ever Rest Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.