Mary E. Michel Burton

Mary E. Michel Burton, 96, North Manchester, IN died Monday, August 1, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born June 27, 1920 in Wabash, IN to William & Flora Edith (Boyer) Gahl. On February 11, 1938 she married Fremont Michel. He died April 3, 1976. She then married James Burton on October 20, 1981. He died March 19, 2005. Mary was a homemaker and farmer's wife. She enjoyed playing Bunco, raising African Violets and gardening. She attended Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, IN. She also belonged to her local Home-Ec Club for years. She is survived by her son, Gene (Sharon) Michel, North Manchester, IN; daughter, Lois (Dick) Norwood, Huntington, IN; sister, Leoda Sands, Huntington, IN; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. One brother, William Gahl Jr. and one sister, Ruth Bechtold, are deceased. Family and friends may call Friday, August 5, 2016 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Services will by Friday, August 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Rev. Sue Babovec will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary E. Michel Burton, memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice, 334 Enterprise Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. For those who wish to send a private condolence to the Burton family, use the condolence link on the McKee Mortuary homepage.