OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, APRIL 25, 2009:

Elizabeth M. Willard, age 82, of Portage, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009. She is survived by three sons: Dennis (Glenda) Willard of Chesterton, Richard (Sue) Willard of Portage and Ken (Wilma) Willard of Chesterton; four grandchildren: Michael, Kelly, Amber and Anna Willard; two sisters: Evelyn Fischer of WI and Janice (Michael) Budzinski of WI.

Preceded in death by husband, Ivan Willard. Elizabeth was a former bookkeeper for Riddle Trucking Co., Gary and was a librarian at Crisman School. She was a graduate of Hobart High School. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Pastor Dorris Dunlap officiating. At rest McCool Cemetery, Portage. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to a Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH) or Kids Alive International. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com.

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=Elizabeth-Willard&pid=126558576.

[NOTE: If anyone knows Elizabeth's maiden name, please email us at info@hobartalumni.org. Thank you.]