Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Lois Dufur
Lois E. Dufur, 75, 3601 state Route 703, Celina, died at 7:05 a.m. July 17, 2006, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born June 10, 1931, in Mercer County, to John and Mabel Rumple Smelser. On June 2, 1967, she married George H. Dufur, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Danny, Frank and Tommy Iadevaia, all of Florida; three daughters, Darlene (Craig) Snavely and Trixie Dufur, both of Celina, and Penny Iadevaia, Fla; two brothers, Paul and Bob (Lassie) Smelser, all of Celina; a sister, Kate (Carl) Borger, Orlando, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Mike Iadevaia; two daughters, Roseanne and Marcy Iadevaia; a brother, Junior Smelser; five sisters, Marcell Mosier, Olive Taylor, Maxine Sweigart, Vera Stemen and Hazel Carpenter.
She was a homemaker.
Calling is 3-5 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina.
Contributions can be made to the activities fund at Celina Manor.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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