1922
Marie
2013
Marie Medsker
May 25, 1922 — May 25, 2013
Marie A. Medsker, 91, died at 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at her daughter's residence in Lima.
She was born on Tuesday, November 15, 1921, in Knightstown, Indiana, to the late Vernon Rhoades and Beatrice [Sleeth] Rhoades. On Saturday, December 7, 1940, she married Joseph E. Medsker and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1998.
She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She graduated from Muncie Central High School, Muncie, Indiana. She was a former member of the Elkettes Bowling League. She enjoyed antiques, refinishing picture frames, interior decorating, bird watching, music and singing. She gave up a promising singing career to marry her beloved Joe. She loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family and was especially dedicated to caring for her disabled son, Robert.
She is survived by her son, Joseph (Susan) Medsker of Dayton, a son, Thomas (Sue) Medsker of Lima, a daughter, Kathy Stedke of Lima, a son , James (Joni) Medsker of Dublin, a daughter, Melinda (Ted) Edler of Lima and a son, Robert Medsker of Lima. Also surviving are two grandsons, Mark Medsker and Tony Medsker; seven granddaughters, Leah (Mark) Murka, Amy (Brett) Noble, Lori Koenig, Michelle (Shannon) Kies, Teresa (Mike) Benedetto, Shelley Medsker, and Jordan Medsker, also twelve great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild; two brothers, Philip Rhoades of Yorktown, IN and Henry Rhoades of Muncie, IN, and a sister, Jane Carr, Muncie, IN, .
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marjorie Carpenter and Joan Snider; five brothers Robert, William, Randall, Charles, & Franklin Rhoades and a granddaughter, Amber Medsker.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at St. Rose Catholic Church, with Father David M. Ross, officiating.
Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Equestrian Therapy Program at Fassett Farm, 22532 Bowsher Rd Lima, 45806 or St. Rose Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
She was born on Tuesday, November 15, 1921, in Knightstown, Indiana, to the late Vernon Rhoades and Beatrice [Sleeth] Rhoades. On Saturday, December 7, 1940, she married Joseph E. Medsker and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1998.
She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She graduated from Muncie Central High School, Muncie, Indiana. She was a former member of the Elkettes Bowling League. She enjoyed antiques, refinishing picture frames, interior decorating, bird watching, music and singing. She gave up a promising singing career to marry her beloved Joe. She loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family and was especially dedicated to caring for her disabled son, Robert.
She is survived by her son, Joseph (Susan) Medsker of Dayton, a son, Thomas (Sue) Medsker of Lima, a daughter, Kathy Stedke of Lima, a son , James (Joni) Medsker of Dublin, a daughter, Melinda (Ted) Edler of Lima and a son, Robert Medsker of Lima. Also surviving are two grandsons, Mark Medsker and Tony Medsker; seven granddaughters, Leah (Mark) Murka, Amy (Brett) Noble, Lori Koenig, Michelle (Shannon) Kies, Teresa (Mike) Benedetto, Shelley Medsker, and Jordan Medsker, also twelve great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild; two brothers, Philip Rhoades of Yorktown, IN and Henry Rhoades of Muncie, IN, and a sister, Jane Carr, Muncie, IN, .
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marjorie Carpenter and Joan Snider; five brothers Robert, William, Randall, Charles, & Franklin Rhoades and a granddaughter, Amber Medsker.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at St. Rose Catholic Church, with Father David M. Ross, officiating.
Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Equestrian Therapy Program at Fassett Farm, 22532 Bowsher Rd Lima, 45806 or St. Rose Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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