Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Thursday, October 13, 2016
Location: 7:15 a.m. at the Legacy of White Oak Health Campus of Monticello, Indiana.
 
 
Age: 91
Date of Birth: Monday, March 23, 1925
Birth place: Largo, Indiana

 

 
Father: Charles J. Purdy
 
Mother: Lydia G. (Ferris ) Purdy
 
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana area most all her life.
Funeral Date: Monday, October 17, 2016
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, Delta Theta Tau Sorority Service, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Pastor Sue Ringenbach, Congregational Care Pastor of the Monticello United Methodist Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
In the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Louise was born and raised in the Largo and moved to the Monticello area since the 1950s. She had worked for the White County REMC, the White County Assessors Office, and the USDA Farmers Home Administration, all of Monticello for several years. Louise enjoyed Bridge, doing Crossword puzzles, and sewing. She loved to travel and her family was very important to her. Louise was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member and past president of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority and the Order of East Star, Crystal Chapter #165, both of Monticello. Louise attended the First Presbyterian Church and the Monticello United Methodist Church, both of Monticello.
Special Services: Delta Theta Tau Sorority Service will begin the services at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, followed by the Celebration of Life Service here at the funeral home.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Alzheimers Association. Envelopes will be available here at the funeral home or visit https://act.alz.org go under Donation.
Marriage Information: On October 15, 1944, in Wabash, Indiana, she married Jack F. Martin; he passed away on October 24, 1972.
Survivors include:
Children,Jane (husband Alan) Gangwer of Pittsboro, Indiana,Patricia "Patty" Martin of Monticello, Indiana, andDavid (wife Janet) Martin of Farmington Hills, Michigan;Grandson, Kirk (wife Gail) Gangwer of North Salem, Indiana; Great Grandchildren, Ryan Gangwer of Evansville, Indiana, Matt Gangwer, Elisabeth Gangwer, andGwyneth Gangwer, all of Chaska, Minnesota; Sister, Virginia Madsen of Dwight, Illinois; Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, and Great Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Charles J. and Lydia G. (Ferris) Purdy;Husband,Jack Martin; Sisters, Ruth Purdy andMary Jane Purdy Anderson; Brothers, Gene andMax Purdy.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.