Obituaries

Alberta M. Davis

March 13, 1925 to October 22, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Alberta Mae “Bert” Davis, 95, of Amboy (formerly of San Pierre), passed away Thursday, Oct. 22.

She was born March 13, 1925 in Lafayette, to the late Roy Logan and Barbara Ann Lewis Finch. She graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1943. She married Robert Frederick “Bob” Davis who passed away in 1967.

She is survived by:
Barbara Claire (Kyle) Hobbs, Amboy, Daughter
Robert Wayne (Donna) Davis, North Judson, Son
6 Grandsons
6 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Roy Logan (Mary) Finch Jr., Brother
Sue (Gene) Hanford, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
2 Infant Grandchildren

After her husband’s death, Mrs. Davis worked very hard to provide for her two children at home. She worked as a sales clerk at Cook’s Store in North Judson, as a bookkeeper for Hajek’s Ford Co. in North Judson, as the treasurer at the City Council Building in Indianapolis, and as office manager, bookkeeper, and receptionist for Buyer’s Dental Office in Francesville. For over 65 years, she also enjoyed doing tax preparation for individuals and businesses. She retired when she was 83 years old after suffering from a stroke, and lived with her daughter ever since. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was also a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary; having held every office including president of the local chapter in Francesville. She enjoyed fishing and cooking as well as entertaining friends and family. She loved her family dearly, especially the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville American Legion or American Cancer Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville

Marsha J. Lawson

July 13, 1950 to October 10, 2020

MONTICELLO – Marsha Jean Lawson, 70, Phoenix, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, in hospice care at her home after a brief hospitalization due to lung cancer. Her son and daughter were at her side, along with her brother and sister on the phone.

She was born July 13, 1950, in Lafayette, the daughter of the late Kenneth Dale and Olive Lucille Gross Lawson.

Survivors include:
Daughter Jennifer (Bill) Tohtz of Chesterton
Son Andrew Compton of Phoenix
Three Grandchildren, Kalya, Karli, and Liam
Sister Janice (John) Dilts of Winamac
Brother Michael (Audrey Hallett) of Washington, D.C.
Many Nieces, Nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews

Preceded in Death:
Long Time Partner Jim Shirah.

Ms. Lawson spent most of her formative years on a Pulski County farm. She lived in Kalamazoo, Mich., for 28 years before moving to Phoenix in 2002. She was a 1968 graduate of Star City High School and attended Purdue University, and Ball State University. She had worked in real estate for most of her career as an agent, office support and in corporate relocations. She was employed by Jaqua Realtors in Kalamazoo, and Prudential Relocation, initially in Kalamazoo before her transfer to Phoenix. She reveled in simply spending time with friends and family. She had a warm heart, laugh, was a good listener and adept conversationalist whoalways lifted the spirits of those in her presence.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, Phoenix. A reception will follow at 11a.m., at the funeral home.

In Indiana, visitation and a memorial celebration of life service with family and friends will be run from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at Miller – Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello. (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be required.) Burial will be at Hughes Cemetery in rural Monticello.

Memorial donations may be made according to the wishes of the donor.