Obituaries

January 27, 1928 to November 12, 2017

WINAMAC - Esther Irene Tilden, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 4 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 27, 1928 in Moores Creek, Ky. to the late Abe C. and Lettye A. Hacker Cunigan. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert L. "Bob" Tilden. 

She is also survived by children, Judy (Ralph) Williams of Pulaski, Bobby (Valerie) Gilbert of Griffith, Freddy (Kathy) Gilbert of Lake of Four Seasons, David (Wendy) Tilden of Woodbury, Minn., and Darcy (Patrick) Grieger, of Hanna; 21 Grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Bill and Dana Alliss.

She was preceded in death by son, Larry Gilbert and 10 siblings.

Mrs. Tilden was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the American Postal Workers Union. She was a member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 17, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Dave Marty officiating.  A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. (ET) Friday, at Memory Lane Memorial Park, Schererville.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First United Methodist Church or Guardian Angel Hospice or Pulaski Health Care Center.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com