Obituaries

September 15, 1937 to October 18, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Loretta J. Garling, 84, of Monticello, passed away Monday, Oct. 18,  at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born Sept. 15, 1937 in Crown Point, to the late Roscoe and Esther Clerget Elston. After graduating from South Port High School, she attended Ball State University. She later completed her bachelor and master of science degrees in education at Purdue University. She married Melvin A. Garling, June 14, 1956. He preceded her in death.

Loretta Garling

She is survived by:
Angela (Mark) Dickerson, Murfreesboro, TN, Daughter
Brandy (Rick) Hunt, Zionsville, Step-granddaughter
Brooke (Clark) Curry, Pittsboro, Step-granddaughter
Majorie (Dave) Orr, Jacksonville, FL, Sister
Devon Garling, Francesville, Brother-in-law
5 Grandchildren
4 Nephews and 4 nieces

She was preceded in death by:
Velda Gunning, Sister

Mrs. Garling retired in 2000 after 27 years as an elementary school teacher. She then participated in the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She especially enjoyed teaching fourth grade and Indiana History. She was a longtime member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, where she participated in the ladies guild, sang in the choir, directed the bell choir, and sponsored the youth group. She had a beautiful voice and belonged to the White County Chorus and Pulaski County Chorus for several years. She traveled to Europe and sang with the Pulaski County Chorus. She enjoyed reading, history, traveling, and treasured spending time with her family. She was a very loving, giving person and will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Friday, at the church with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville. Due to health reasons, the family respectfully requests that attendance be limited to those who have been fully vaccinated.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.