Mary Louise Molter

June 4, 1922 - March 30, 2014


Mary Louise Molter, 91, of Wolcott, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She had been a resident there for the last five years. She was born June 4, 1922 in Earl Park to the late Samuel L. and Bessie Bell (Hedrick) Sheppard and was a 1940 graduate of Freeland Park High School and a graduate of the Cosmetology School of Indianapolis. Her marriage was to Clifford "Bill" William Molter on October 31, 1944 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Chapel in Lafayette. He died March 26, 2011. Mrs. Molter was owner/operator of Country Beauty Shop in Illinois for many years then worked at the Wolcott Post Office for 18 years until retiring. She was a member of the Wolcott Christian Church and the Lions Club, Bridge Club, Euchre Club and Psi Iota Xi Sorority all of Wolcott. Louise loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed playing Bridge, BINGO and spending her summers camping. Surviving are five children, Joyce Culver (husband: Daniel) of Brookston, Chuck Molter (wife: Clara) of Battle Ground, Sue Shipplett (husband: Rex) of Wolcott, Don Molter (wife: Myrna) of Lebanon and Mark Molter (wife: Deb) of Lafayette and a sister, Ileda Morgan of Kentland. Louise cherished her grandchildren, Shane Culver (wife: Monica), Scott Culver (wife: Michelle), Jill Molter-Baumis (husband: Don), Heather Poore (husband: Matthew), Emily Huckstep (husband: Ben), Brittany Molter, Aricka Molter, Sarah Balana Molter, Jacob Molter and Noah Molter. Also surviving are a step-granddaughter, Heather Garrett (husband: Scott), 17 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are 2 brothers, 2 sisters and a great-granddaughter. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Wolcott Christian Church. Private committal rites to be held Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens followed by a public celebration of life service at 12 p.m. (noon) at the Wolcott Christian Church; Pastor Jeremy Church to officiate. Memorials may be made to the Wolcott Christian Church or Cumberland Pointe and designated to the activities fund. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.


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Schedule of Services

Visitation

Wolcott Christian Church

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  • 124 West North St.
    Wolcott, IN 47995

Private Committal Rites

Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery

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  • 1718 West 350 North
    West Lafayette, IN 47906

Public Celebration of Life

Wolcott Christian Church

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  • 124 West North St.
    Wolcott, IN 47995

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