Obituaries

July 21, 1927 to July 21, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Mildred L. "Millie" Clauss, 92, of Francesville, passed away Sunday, July 21, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital.

She was born July 21, 1927 in Francesville to the late Benjamin and Sarah Kuebler Anliker. She graduated from Wolcott High School in 1945. On Feb. 20, 1946, she married Robert E. Clauss in Wolcott. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Coleen Culp, Decatur, Daughter 
Roberta (Duane) Pilotte, Wolcott, Daughter 
Mary Lou (Tom) Dexter, North Richland Hills, TX, Daughter 
Jim Schwartz, San Diego, CA, Son-in-law 
13 Grandchildren: Shawn Culp, Eric (Trudy) Culp, Benjamin (Tonya) Culp, Jennifer (Chris) Sewell, Kyle (Ashley) Culp, Robert (Carrie) Schwartz, Mark (Heather) Schwartz, Chris Schwartz, Nick (Niki) Pilotte, Miranda (Jason) Farmer, Kara (Todd) Bradford, Drew Dexter and Heidi (Jeremy) Hans. 
21 Great-Grandchildren 
Earl (Elizabeth) Anliker, Winamac, Brother 
Eleanor Bogart, Francesville, Sister 
Wilma Clauss, Lafayette, Sister-in-law 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Sandra Schwartz, Daughter 
Gabriel Schwartz, Great-Grandson 
Emma Jean (Oliver) Stieglitz, Sister 
Charles (Margaret) Anliker, Brother
James Bogart, Brother-in-law 
Marvin (Lorrene) Clauss, Brother-in-law 
Paul Clauss, Brother-in-law 

Mrs. Clauss and her husband lived in Wolcott for many years where they farmed, milked cows and raised their family. She was an active member of the Apostolic Christian Church. Over the years, she had taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School at the Remington church. She enjoyed Sewing Circle and volunteering at Parkview Haven. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed "entertaining" the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 26, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call or Humanitarian Distribution Center.

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