Mary L. Tilton, 94, of Kentland, died at 4:10 am, Friday, November 1, 2013 at Green-Hill Manor of Fowler. She was born June 17, 1919 in Oxford, IN to Jacob and Mary Lavina (Akers) Durflinger. She graduated from Fowler High School. Her marriage was to George D. Tilton on July 4, 1937. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1961. She was a member of the Covenant Federated Church of Kentland, Order of the Eastern Star, and a retired member of Tri-Kappa. Mrs. Tilton was the secretary of the Superintendant's office for the South Newton School Corporation. After retiring, she volunteered at the Kentland Library for many years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing bride, Big Ten sports, and was an avid reader. She is survived by her children, Robert "Butch" Tilton (wife: Linda) of Goodland, Mary C. McLeish (husband: Ken) of Louisville, KY, Kathleen Tilton of Indianapolis, and Jane E. Sheets of Goodland; five grandchildren, Natalie Tilton, Tim Tilton, Alison McLeish, Mike Sheets, and Sarah Sheets; three great-grandchildren, Heather Tilton-Coy, Crystal Duggan, and Ty Tilton, and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are six sisters, one brother, and one great-great-grandchild. Friends may call from 4-7pm (CST), Monday, November 4, 2013 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland. Funeral Service at 11 am (CST), Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Covenant Federated Church in Kentland with Rev. Wayne Meyer officiating. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland. Memorials may be made to the Covenant Federated Church Food Pantry. The family wishes to thank the staff of Green-Hill Manor for their loving care of Mary.