COLUMBUS

Elsie M. VonFange, 94, of Columbus, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born Sept. 22, 1921, in Columbus, she was the daughter of August and Clara Mensendiek Arnholt, both of whom preceded her in death. On Feb. 10, 1946, she married Weldon H. VonFange, who preceded her in death July 2, 2010.

For many years, Elsie was an active member of Tabitha Guild at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where she was a member. She loved to quilt, embroider and crochet.

Survivors include her sons, David W. (Eileen) VonFange of Columbus and Jim R. VonFange of Seymour; grandchildren, Tamberly (Chad) Goecker, Christina (Greg) Hottell and Tim (Lindsey) VonFange; and great-grandchildren, Jodi Goecker, Tyler Goecker, Ben Hottell, Nick Hottell, Katie Hottell, Ella VonFange and Isaac VonFange.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Nathan L. VonFange; brothers, Edwin Arnholt, Louis Arnholt, Walter Arnholt, Paul Arnholt, Richard Arnholt and Robert Arnholt; and a sister, Emma Gertrude Arnholt VonFange.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick Galligar and Larry Klebenow officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, St. Peter’s Lutheran School or donor’s choice of charity.

A video tribute will be available after 9 a.m. Monday, and you may light a virtual candle and/or share a message with the family at jewellrittman.com.