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Mary Jane Bridge

July 8, 1927 - October 26, 2010


Mary Jane "Janie" Bridge, 83, of Monticello, died at 9:55 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Whispering Pines in Monticello, Indiana. She was born July 8, 1927 in Monticello to the late John and Mabel Holeman Mull. She graduated from Monticello High School in 1945. Her marriage was to Chauncey "Pete" Bridge on February 23, 1947 in Monticello and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1990. She was a member at Chalmers Community Church, where she played the organ, helped with bell choir and bible school, and was a member of Women's Christian Fellowship. Ms. Bridge was a homemaker and also made numerous cakes for weddings, graduations, and other celebrations. She enjoyed playing the organ and piano, secret pal parties at her church, hunting mushrooms, and watching birds. She also held a special place in her heart for children, and enjoyed helping them whenever she could. Surviving are 5 children, Rev. Tom Bridge (wife: Jennifer) of Brandenburg, KY., Bill Bridge (wife: Barb) of Logansport, John Bridge (wife: Darla) of Monticello, Lori Matarazzo (husband: Lou) of Maryville, Tn., and Lisa Fleming (husband: Dennis) of Lafayette, a sister, Betty Naugle (husband: Jack) of Paris, Tn., and a brother, Jack Mull (wife: Lucy) of Monticello. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her husband and parents are 2 grandchildren, Dwayne Embrey and Patrick Fleming, and a daughter-in-law Velma Bridge. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston, and also one hour prior to the Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at Chalmers Community Church with Pastor Bill Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Pike Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary Jane to Chalmers Community Church.


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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home

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  • 101 West 4th Street
    Brookston, IN 47923

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Chalmers Community Church

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  • 208 West Main
    Chalmers, IN 47929
  • Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate.

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Chalmers Community Church

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  • 208 West Main
    Chalmers, IN 47929

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