Memorials

R. Wiladene Drudge, 94, Silver Lake, IN died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at home.

She was born January 19, 1914 in Wabash County, to Charles and Rosa (Albright) Blickenstaff.

On January 19, 1935 she married Harley M. Drudge. He died November 13, 1964.

She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake. She retired from Controls Co., North Manchester, after 20 years of service.

She is survived by one son, Roger A. (Lynne) Drudge of Columbia City; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn Sue) Sterk, Silver Lake; Peggy Ann Boggs, North Manchester; and Mrs. Jerry (Elaine Kay) Rager, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and one sister.

Services will be held Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. in the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, 2507 East State Road 14, Silver Lake. Calling will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 2-8 p.m. in Delaughter-McKee Mortuary in North Manchester and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Andy Airgood and Pastor Harriett Finney will officiate. Burial will be in Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc., 902 Provident Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580.

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.delaughtermckee.com