Obituary

C. June Parr, 91, of Kendallville died Thursday morning, April 28, 2011, in her residence.

Mrs. Parr lived on the farm her grandfather purchased in 1898. On February 2, 2001, June and her family were honored to have the farm registered as a Hoosier Homestead Farm - owned by the same family for over 100 years.

Early in her marriage, June raised chicks for Steckley's Mill & Hatchery, which were then sold as layers. She also had a 25-year career as a bookkeeper for Johnny Roman Ford, and in later years retiring from a career at L.H. Gunsaullus & Sons. She and Fay raised hogs on their farm. Upon his death, she continued farming and still managed the farm until her death.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed making pie dough for the 200 pies her church sold at the Apple Festival of Kendallville.

She was a member of the Charm and Chatter Extension Homemakers' Club and served as president and treasurer of the Noble County Extension Homemakers' Clubs. She was Co-Marshall of the 2009 Noble County Fair Parade. June was on the 4-H Committee for over 50 years, during which time she assisted with the livestock auction as secretary and helped in the Floral Hall. She was a member of 4-H when sewing was the only project offered to girls.

She enjoyed planting a vegetable garden every year, canning, and freezing. She was a beautiful seamstress and an excellent cook. Since 1982, she wintered in Lake Placid, Florida.

She was born January 7, 1920, in Wayne Township to Archie E. and Lula (Tartter) Hill. On November 14, 1942, in Kendallville she married Fay E. Parr. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1993.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis F. and Sandra Parr of Conifer, Colorado; a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca K. and Jon Hostetler of Kendallville; a step granddaughter, Rachel Stoler French of Florida; a step great grandchild, Garrett French of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Virginia M. Hill of Battle Creek, Michigan.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Marie Parr on July 7, 1980, and a brother, Harold W. Hill on June 4, 2005.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 301 East Diamond Street, Kendallville with Father James Stoyle officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.

Calling is Monday, May 2, 2011, from 3 to 7 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.

Preferred memorials are to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wayne Township 4H Club, or the Noble County Fair Board for the Floral Hall restoration.

View a video tribute after Monday or send condolences to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com