Obituaries

October 28, 1933 to October 14, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Shirley Mae Boessel, 82, of Francesville (formerly of Hobart and Monon), passed away at 7:18 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born Oct. 28, 1933 in Waupun, Wis. to the late Melvin and Opal Stelter Kohn. She was a 1951 graduate of Hobart High School and later that year married William Brett "Bill" Hutchens in Hobart, where the couple raised their children. He preceded her in death.

She married Fred Boessel, Jr. who also preceded her in death. The couple owned and operated Boessel Camp Ground and Bait Shop for many years at Lake Shafer in Monon. Many lifelong friendships were made during this special time of their lives.

Mrs. Boessel was a proud member of the Republican Party. She was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her life was devoted to her family. She was always full of life and loved art, music, and dancing which was a big part of her life and she blessed all her children with these talents as well. She will be sadly missed.

She is survived by: 
Terry (Dennis) Robinson, Francesville, IN Daughter 
Franci Michael, Buffalo, IN Daughter 
Kelly Hutchens, Little River, SC Daughter 
Jacque Minicus, Buffalo, IN Daughter 
Gail (Keith) Toporski, Step Daughter 
Carole (Erwin) Schindel, Step Daughter 
Fred (Franci) Boessel III, Step Son 
Candice (Alan) Portis, Step Daughter 
15 Grandchildren 
8 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Jeffrey William Hutchens, Son 
Tommy George, Grandson 
Roy Kohn, Brother 
Merle Kohn, Brother 
Mert Kohn, Brother 
Ora Kramer, Sister 

The family will host a memorial service at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the Francesville First Christian Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Francesville, IN. Online Condolences may be left in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.