Monday, February 6, 2017

Martha E. Purdy

Martha E. Purdy, 96, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Bickford of Wabash. She was born to the late Irvin L. and Florence (Retting) Hutchens on September 17, 1920 in Wabash County, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Chippewa High School. Martha married Homer E. Purdy on May 28, 1954, he passed away on March 17, 1989. She retired from the Curb-A-Teria Restaurant of Wabash, Indiana. Martha was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wabash, Indiana. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Wabash, Indiana. She was a Cubs and IU fan, she enjoyed taking care of her home and yard, and she loved her son and daughter-in-law.

A son survives her, Ken Purdy (Karen) of Wabash, Indiana. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold R. Hutchens.

A private family service will be held at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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