Calling(s)

Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church

Service

Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 PM Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church

Obituary

Mildred May Prough, 92, of Wolcottville died Friday, August 7, 2020, at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange.

She was born June 7, 1928, in Noble County to Ralph and Beulah (Webster) Schlotterback.

On August 29, 1953, in Kendallville she married Karl V. Prough. He survives in Wolcottville.

Mrs. Prough worked in the cafeteria and office at Prairie Heights High School. In her earlier days, she worked at the Trenton Garment Factory in Ligonier and was a dental assistant for Dr. Richard Stoelting in Ligonier.

She was a member of the Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church.

Mildred enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, and traveling. She was known for her pie making abilities and was a great cook.

Also surviving are two daughters, Karolynn (Jay) Wright of Jewett, Ohio, and Mary Lou (David) Herr of Kendallville; four grandchildren, Michael (Kendra) Wright, Kristen (Josh) Joseph, Kaylee Wright and Steve (Abbie) Herr; four great-grandchildren, Alexis Herr, Sadie Herr, Jordan Wright, Jace Wright , and one more due any day; and a sister, Betty Lambert of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Bueker; and two brothers, Ross Schlotterback and Floyd Schlotterback.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 12 p.m. at the Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Taylor and her niece, Pastor Kathleen Sweet officiating. Burial will follow at Woodruff Cemetery.

A live broadcast of the service will be available for viewing on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page Tuesday at 12 p.m.

Pallbearers are David Herr, Steve Herr, Jay Wright, Mike Wright, Fred Bueker and Mike Bueker.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials may be directed to the Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

View a video tribute after Tuesday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com