Obituary

Thelma J. (Myers) Beiswanger, 84, of Kendallville died Monday, November 1, 2010, at 9:15 a.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville.

Mrs. Beiswanger was a lifetime area resident. She owned and operated the Majic Mirror Beauty Shop in Kendallville for ten years. She had also worked as a bookkeeper for Wible Realty in Auburn.

She was a member of the Tri Kappa Associate Chapter, volunteered at the Friendship Food Pantry in Kendallville, and also involved with the LaOtto School Alumni. She enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, and her pets.

She was born December 8, 1925, in Allen County to Charles and Emelia (Habig) Myers.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne "Suzie" and Bob Conrad of Kendallville; two grandsons, Tracy Conrad and Troy and Michele Conrad; and four great grandchildren, Ali Conrad, Dylan Conrad, Brooke Conrad, and Ty Conrad.

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Beiswanger in 1959; a brother, Paul Myers; and a sister, Helen Krider.

Funeral services will be Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Chaplain David Griebel officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery at Kendallville.

Casketbearers will be Harold Troyer, Ed Stringfellow, Elvia Rimmel, Cam Schoeck, Chris Cleveland, and Brice Abbs.

Calling is Wednesday, November 3, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville or the Friendship Food Pantry.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com