Obituaries

January 15, 1920 to October 9, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Evelyn R. Barngrover, 95, of Francesville, died at 11:03 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Jan. 15, 1921 in Rensselaer, to the late Claude and Millie Ringeisen Reeves. On Dec. 25, 1941, she married Virgil "Jerry" Barngrover. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2000.

She is survived by: 
Jeffrey (Pat) Barngrover, Francesville, Son 
Robert (Alice) Barngrover, Sioux Falls, SD, Son 
7 Grandchildren 
11 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Jeanette Horn, Sister 

After completing high school, Mrs. Barngrover graduated from Southland College of Beauty Culture in 1941. She was very active in the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee for many years and served as past president of the Pulaski County Republican Women. She served in the Pulaski County Treasurer's office for over 20 years, having worked many years as a deputy and having been elected two terms as treasurer. She was a former vice president of Northwest District of County Treasurers Association. She had also served on the Francesville Library Board and also as Francesville Clerk-Treasurer. 

Mrs. Barngrover was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church and had served as president of the United Methodist Women. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a loving wife and mother. As well as being active in the community, she was devoted to her sons. When her sons were young, she served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Order of Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First United Methodist Church or Riley Hospital for Children.