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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Antoinette "Toni" Salla( January 6, 1939 - June 30, 2014 )
Antoinette "Toni" Salla, 75, of Earl Park, passed away at 11:15 am, Monday, June 30, 2014 at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette. She was born on January 6, 1939 in Lafayette to George E. and Daisy (Spears) Zink and attended St. Lawrence of Lafayette. Her marriage was to Melvin L. Salla on May 2, 1959 in Lafayette and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2013. She was a member of the Rosary Society, St. John's Catholic Church of Earl Park, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 455 of Earl Park, and was a past member of the Town Board of Earl Park for 25 years. Toni loved her family and the holidays. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, and bowling. She is survived by her children, Louis Salla (wife: Carol) of Attica, Michael Salla (wife: Kim) of Kentucky, Karl Salla of Earl Park, and Jeanette Peck (husband: Troy) of Fowler, and a sister, Ann Bunch of Lafayette. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are four sons, Keith Salla, Clete Salla, Matthew Salla, and Gene Salla, and a daughter, Eilene Meding. Friends may call from 3-7 pm (CST) , Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland, with a Rosary Service beginning at 2:45 pm (CST). Funeral Mass will be at 11 am (EST), Thursday, July 3, 2014 at St. John Catholic Church of Earl Park, with Father Donald Gross officiating. Interment to follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery of Earl Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the St. John Catholic Church of Earl Park.
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