Phyllis I Poling

Phyllis I. Poling , 93 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana located in Fort Wayne.

She was born on Wednesday, February 6, 1924 in Wells County the daughter of the late Lewis J. Markley and the late Mildred I. (Schott) Markley. She married the late Donald R. Poling in November of 1943 and he preceded her in death in May of 1990.

She was employed at Typographic Compositors, Inc. and she retired in 1990 with 18 years of service.

Phyllis was an avid reader who also was a loyal Chicago Cubs Fan and Indianapolis Colts Fan. She was especially glad that in her lifetime, she was able to see the Cubs win the World Series!

Surviving are her son, Rolland L. Poling of Decatur, IN, son, Donald L. Poling of Tucson, AZ, son, Neal W. Poling of Decatur, IN, brother, Kenneth Markley of Franklin, TN, brother, Roderick Markley of Zionsville, IN, brother, James Markley of Decatur, IN, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding Phyllis in death were daughter, Susan Joan Poling; sister, Anna Walton and brother, Richard Markley.

In following the wishes of Phyllis, a private family gathering will be held and she will be interred in Decatur Cemetery at a later date .

Preferred memorials are the Donor’s choice.