The Muncie Star Press, Monday, June 15, 2015, page 6A
MUNCIE--Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Modlin, 92, passed away Friday afternoon, June 12, 2015, at the Morrison Woods Health Care Center following an extended illness.
She was born on October 8, 1922 on the family farm in Delaware County, the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Huffer) Umberger.
Sarah graduated from Royerton High School in 1940 and later worked as a nurse's aide for Ball Memorial Hospital. She met and eventually married, in 1946, the love of her life, Byron Modlin, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Mrs. Modlin became a homemaker and was an active member of the Delaware County Historical Society where she taught genealogy and held several offices. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she held several offices and the Indiana Historical Society. She volunteered at the Isanogel Center and the Alpha Center.
She also bowled on several leagues in Delaware County from 1954 into the 1980's. She enjoyed doing gardenin and genealogy, sewing, crochet work, knitting, embroidery, quilting and helping her husband with many projects such as woodworking and refinishing furniture.
Sarah will be remembered for her Christmas peanut brittle and taught her recipe to several family members.
Survivors include one son, Dan Modlin (wife-Diane) of Pueblo, Colorado; one daughter, Deah Modlin, Indianapolis; one grandson, Daniel Modlin, Desert Hot Springs, CA; two brothers, Wilbur Umberger (wife-Barbara), Muncie, and Paul Umberger, Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband of 65 years, Byron, she is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Robert, Charles and Harold.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, 1 p.m. at the Parson Mortuary with Pastor John A. Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Friends may call at the Parson Mortuary on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 12 p.m. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware County Historical Society, 120 E. Washington St., Muncie, In 47302.
MUNCIE--Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Modlin, 92, passed away Friday afternoon, June 12, 2015, at the Morrison Woods Health Care Center following an extended illness.
She was born on October 8, 1922 on the family farm in Delaware County, the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Huffer) Umberger.
Sarah graduated from Royerton High School in 1940 and later worked as a nurse's aide for Ball Memorial Hospital. She met and eventually married, in 1946, the love of her life, Byron Modlin, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Mrs. Modlin became a homemaker and was an active member of the Delaware County Historical Society where she taught genealogy and held several offices. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she held several offices and the Indiana Historical Society. She volunteered at the Isanogel Center and the Alpha Center.
She also bowled on several leagues in Delaware County from 1954 into the 1980's. She enjoyed doing gardenin and genealogy, sewing, crochet work, knitting, embroidery, quilting and helping her husband with many projects such as woodworking and refinishing furniture.
Sarah will be remembered for her Christmas peanut brittle and taught her recipe to several family members.
Survivors include one son, Dan Modlin (wife-Diane) of Pueblo, Colorado; one daughter, Deah Modlin, Indianapolis; one grandson, Daniel Modlin, Desert Hot Springs, CA; two brothers, Wilbur Umberger (wife-Barbara), Muncie, and Paul Umberger, Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband of 65 years, Byron, she is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Robert, Charles and Harold.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, 1 p.m. at the Parson Mortuary with Pastor John A. Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Friends may call at the Parson Mortuary on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 12 p.m. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware County Historical Society, 120 E. Washington St., Muncie, In 47302.
The Muncie Star Press, Monday, June 15, 2015, page 6A
MUNCIE--Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Modlin, 92, passed away Friday afternoon, June 12, 2015, at the Morrison Woods Health Care Center following an extended illness.
She was born on October 8, 1922 on the family farm in Delaware County, the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Huffer) Umberger.
Sarah graduated from Royerton High School in 1940 and later worked as a nurse's aide for Ball Memorial Hospital. She met and eventually married, in 1946, the love of her life, Byron Modlin, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Mrs. Modlin became a homemaker and was an active member of the Delaware County Historical Society where she taught genealogy and held several offices. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she held several offices and the Indiana Historical Society. She volunteered at the Isanogel Center and the Alpha Center.
She also bowled on several leagues in Delaware County from 1954 into the 1980's. She enjoyed doing gardenin and genealogy, sewing, crochet work, knitting, embroidery, quilting and helping her husband with many projects such as woodworking and refinishing furniture.
Sarah will be remembered for her Christmas peanut brittle and taught her recipe to several family members.
Survivors include one son, Dan Modlin (wife-Diane) of Pueblo, Colorado; one daughter, Deah Modlin, Indianapolis; one grandson, Daniel Modlin, Desert Hot Springs, CA; two brothers, Wilbur Umberger (wife-Barbara), Muncie, and Paul Umberger, Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband of 65 years, Byron, she is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Robert, Charles and Harold.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, 1 p.m. at the Parson Mortuary with Pastor John A. Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Friends may call at the Parson Mortuary on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 12 p.m. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware County Historical Society, 120 E. Washington St., Muncie, In 47302.
MUNCIE--Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Modlin, 92, passed away Friday afternoon, June 12, 2015, at the Morrison Woods Health Care Center following an extended illness.
She was born on October 8, 1922 on the family farm in Delaware County, the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Huffer) Umberger.
Sarah graduated from Royerton High School in 1940 and later worked as a nurse's aide for Ball Memorial Hospital. She met and eventually married, in 1946, the love of her life, Byron Modlin, and he preceded her in death in 2011. Mrs. Modlin became a homemaker and was an active member of the Delaware County Historical Society where she taught genealogy and held several offices. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she held several offices and the Indiana Historical Society. She volunteered at the Isanogel Center and the Alpha Center.
She also bowled on several leagues in Delaware County from 1954 into the 1980's. She enjoyed doing gardenin and genealogy, sewing, crochet work, knitting, embroidery, quilting and helping her husband with many projects such as woodworking and refinishing furniture.
Sarah will be remembered for her Christmas peanut brittle and taught her recipe to several family members.
Survivors include one son, Dan Modlin (wife-Diane) of Pueblo, Colorado; one daughter, Deah Modlin, Indianapolis; one grandson, Daniel Modlin, Desert Hot Springs, CA; two brothers, Wilbur Umberger (wife-Barbara), Muncie, and Paul Umberger, Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband of 65 years, Byron, she is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Robert, Charles and Harold.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, 1 p.m. at the Parson Mortuary with Pastor John A. Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Friends may call at the Parson Mortuary on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 12 p.m. until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware County Historical Society, 120 E. Washington St., Muncie, In 47302.
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