Grace Madeline Woodfill, lived most of her 100 years in Marshall County. She died on February 11, 2013 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, IN., having been a resident there for the past six years.
Grace was born in Michigan City, IN., on May 23, 1912, the daughter of Louie and Mary (Barfknecht) Peters. She grew up with three siblings: Viola Peters Price, Elmer Peters and Wilmer Peters.
Grace lived on several farms as she grew up. She loved the outdoors and farm animals, loved milking the cows and other farm chores. At that time, the children rode to Washington school in Plymouth in a hack.
Grace graduated from West High School in 1930, and attended nurses training in Chicago, afterwards working there for several years. Back in Plymouth, she did housework in the area, including working at the Danielson Funeral Home.
Grace was married to William Holmes “Casey” Woodfill on June 25, 1939, in the family home in Linkville.
They started a family when Carol arrived in 1941, followed by Sue, Mary Grace and Jean. They were married 55 years until Casey’s death in 1994.
Grace had many hobbies. She loved her African violets as well as her perennial flower beds. She had a vegetable garden and canned her produce extensively.
She embroidered beautifully and started quilting projects as a young girl. Through the years she completed five quilts for herself and her four daughters.
She was an active member in the First United Methodist Church since 1922 until her health made attendance impossible.
She enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years and belonged to several church organizations including the Tyra Constance Guild, Mother’s club and W.S.C.S.
Grace was also a member of the Purdue Extension Homemaker’s Club for almost 40 years.
In 1956, Grace resumed her nursing career, working as an aide at Parkview Hospital, primarily in the Obstetric Department. She retired at age 70, after 29 ½ years of service.
At age 60, Grace learned to drive a car, actually taking Driver’s Ed at Plymouth High School.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and her husband.
She is survived by her daughters: Carol Johnson, Plymouth, Sue (Alan) Milligan, Franklin, IN., Mary Grace (Chester) Oakes, Goodyear, AZ., and Jean (Delmas) Marshall, Rochester, IN.
Grandchildren include: Luther Johnson, CA., Andrea (David) Carr, Osceola, IN., Monica Johnson, Kokomo, IN., Scott Milligan, Nineveh, IN., Kim Henry and fiancé Jeff Hegedus, Jamestown, IN., Kellie (Andrew) Gordon, New Whiteland, IN., Elisabeth Marshall, Loganville, GA., and Anna (Rob) Latham, Louisville, KY.
Grace’s great-grandchildren are: Matthew (Allison) Collins, South Bend, IN., Jessica (Corey) Cole, Osceola, IN., Cody Collins, Osceola, IN., Ashley, Henry, Ali Hegedus and Cole Henry, all of Jamestown, IN, and Bailey Milligan Gordon, Graham Gordon and Jacob Gordon, all of New Whiteland, IN.
Grace also has two great-great-grandchildren: Gabriel Cole and Bella Cole of Osceola, IN.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 18, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN and continue on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, after 10 a.m.
Funeral services will be held following visitation on Tuesday at 11 AM in the funeral home. The Rev. Larry Marhanka, pastor of the First United Methodist Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
A memorial service will be held at the Catherine Kasper Chapel at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563, Catherine Kasper Life Center, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513 or the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.
Janet Metsker Smith says
Dear Sue, Carol and families,
What a wonderful life your mother was able to enjoy! It is a difficult time, but your memories of good times will last forever.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Janet
1961 PHS Classmate
Janet Smith says
Sue,
Message from Rick Mann
I remember Mrs. Woodfill from the old neighborhood. She was a very nice and congenial lady. My condolences to the Woodfill girls.
Rick Mann
PHS classmate
Sue Chase says
Carol and Family. I am sorry to read of your Mothers passing. She looks just like I remember her. What a gracious lady. Sue
Kathy (Worman) Titus says
Jean, you have my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your mom\’s life. She looks just as I remember her. Treasure the memories always.
Love,
Kathy (Worman) Titus
Warsaw, Indiana
Barb Lowry says
Carol, Sue and families,
I worked with your Mom at the hospital, knew her from the Home Extension events and in recent years saw her regularly at the Kasper Home. Your Mom was a beautiful lady – always had such a gentle, kind demeanor. We send our deepest condolences for your loss. May all the good memories be a comfort to you.
Barb & Bub Lowry
Kathy Jung Parker says
Jeane,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom\’s passing. I remember as a very kind lady. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Kathy Jung Parker
Evelyn Gerrard says
Dear Carol and family, What a wonderful life your mother had. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this dear one\’s passing.
Peace be with you Wilson and Evelyn Gerrard
phil milner says
Hi Sue and Carol Ann (I don\’t remember your sisters). I remember you guys from when you and I lived right by the foot bridge. Sorry to hear about your mum, but, from her obit, I\’m sure she had a long and full life. My mum and dad died 17 years ago, and i think of them a lot (especially now that I\’m looking a lot like I remember my dad). Anyway, sympathy and know we are thinking of you. phil and marilyn milner
Reland Sheets says
Dear Carol, Lu, Andrea, Monica and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Woodfill\’s passing. She was such a dear, sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember and celebrate her life.
In sympathy,
Reland Sheets
Becki Felten says
Dear Carol, Sue Mary Grace and Jean,
My deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. What a full life for your mother. I remember her working in her garden. We were, indeed, very blessed and fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood full of good people who genuinely cared about each other. May God be with all of you.
Becki Hampton Felten
Marsha Warren Botset says
Dear Sue and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I also lived in the neighborhood and of course remember her well. Please accept my condolences.
Deb Dixon says
Jeanie,
I am soorry for your loss. I am in southern Indiana now and I just saw the information this morning. It was so nice to be able to reconnect with you last sommer at the reunion. I pray all is well with you and your family.
Gods Peace,
Deb Pearish Dixon
Janet Metsker Smith says
Dear Sue, Carol and families,
What a wonderful life your mother was able to enjoy! It is a difficult time, but your memories of good times will last forever.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Janet
1961 PHS Classmate
Janet Smith says
Sue,
Message from Rick Mann
I remember Mrs. Woodfill from the old neighborhood. She was a very nice and congenial lady. My condolences to the Woodfill girls.
Rick Mann
PHS classmate
Sue Chase says
Carol and Family. I am sorry to read of your Mothers passing. She looks just like I remember her. What a gracious lady. Sue
Kathy (Worman) Titus says
Jean, you have my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your mom\’s life. She looks just as I remember her. Treasure the memories always.
Love,
Kathy (Worman) Titus
Warsaw, Indiana
Barb Lowry says
Carol, Sue and families,
I worked with your Mom at the hospital, knew her from the Home Extension events and in recent years saw her regularly at the Kasper Home. Your Mom was a beautiful lady – always had such a gentle, kind demeanor. We send our deepest condolences for your loss. May all the good memories be a comfort to you.
Barb & Bub Lowry
Kathy Jung Parker says
Jeane,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom\’s passing. I remember as a very kind lady. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Kathy Jung Parker
Evelyn Gerrard says
Dear Carol and family, What a wonderful life your mother had. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this dear one\’s passing.
Peace be with you Wilson and Evelyn Gerrard
phil milner says
Hi Sue and Carol Ann (I don\’t remember your sisters). I remember you guys from when you and I lived right by the foot bridge. Sorry to hear about your mum, but, from her obit, I\’m sure she had a long and full life. My mum and dad died 17 years ago, and i think of them a lot (especially now that I\’m looking a lot like I remember my dad). Anyway, sympathy and know we are thinking of you. phil and marilyn milner
Reland Sheets says
Dear Carol, Lu, Andrea, Monica and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Woodfill\’s passing. She was such a dear, sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember and celebrate her life.
In sympathy,
Reland Sheets
Becki Felten says
Dear Carol, Sue Mary Grace and Jean,
My deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. What a full life for your mother. I remember her working in her garden. We were, indeed, very blessed and fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood full of good people who genuinely cared about each other. May God be with all of you.
Becki Hampton Felten
Marsha Warren Botset says
Dear Sue and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I also lived in the neighborhood and of course remember her well. Please accept my condolences.
Deb Dixon says
Jeanie,
I am soorry for your loss. I am in southern Indiana now and I just saw the information this morning. It was so nice to be able to reconnect with you last sommer at the reunion. I pray all is well with you and your family.
Gods Peace,
Deb Pearish Dixon