Erma L Funk

Erma L. Funk, 88, of Decatur, Indiana joyfully entered her heavenly home Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on November 13, 1932  in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to the late Frank D. Fortney and late Peach Fortney. She married Kenneth Funk on November 20, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana.

She graduated from Pleasant Mills High School in 1951, and later Beauty College. She was a member of Decatur Church of God.

Erma was a homemaker, but she also worked for several years at First State Bank in Decatur and later owned and operated The Village Beauty Salon in Pleasant Mills for 10 years.

Nothing was more important to Erma that her family. She treasured every hug, picture, and note. She was also an avid gardener; she loved all flowers and could grow any flower or vegetable. Gaither gospel music, crafting, games and puzzles were her enjoyed pastimes. Erma was also an expert at fixing anything broken; she’d figure out a way or rig something! She was a loyal friend, supportive wife, devoted mom, and a beloved grandma.

Left to cherish her memory is son, Daniel (Eileen) Funk of Decatur, Indiana; two sisters, Rowena (Eldon) Miller of Portland, Indiana, Susie (Ronnie) Hill of Decatur, Indiana, four granddaughters, Julie (Walter) Scase of Swayzee, Indiana, Tiffany (Troy) Ross of Van Wert, Ohio, Lindsay (Steve) Bilimek of Tarakan, Indonesia and Alyssa (Andrew) Harmon of Bluffton, Indiana; and 16 great-grandchildren, Emily, Allisyn, Kaitlyn & Josiah Scase; Addison, Nicole, Grace, Caleb & Joel Ross; Janae, Tobin & Jessalyn Bilimek; Slade, Meritt, Archer and River Harmon.

She joins her husband of sixty-eight years, Kenneth Funk in heaven. He preceded her by only four weeks.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana with Pastor Kevin Abbott officiating. Interment will follow at Willshire Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.

Preferred memorial are to Decatur Church of God.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.