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Helen L. Emenhiser

August 16, 1919 — May 6, 2019

Helen L. Emenhiser, 99, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, May 6, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on August 16, 1919 in Idaville, Indiana to the late Roy C. Steele and the late Hattie (Gibson) Steele. Helen married Daniel Edward Emenhiser on September 16, 1939 in Kendallville, Indiana and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1993.

She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur.

Helen was a homemaker. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching golf & basketball, especially the NCAA Tournament. Helen was artistic and enjoyed doing word search puzzles.

She is survived by a son, Phillip D. (Robin Woten) Emenhiser of Decatur; grandson, Jonathan P. (Heather) Emenhiser of Lebanon; two granddaughters, Elizabeth A. (Scott) Fisher & Abbey M. (Chris) Ogg both of Decatur; & nine great-grandchildren, Alexander J. Emenhiser, Charlotte K. Emenhiser, Olivia A. Fisher, Grace E. Fisher, Katelyn M. Fisher, David D. Fisher, Elaina M. Ogg, Dylan C. Ogg, & Jocelyn N. Ogg.

She was preceded in death by a son, Barry Emenhiser; two sisters, Eleanor Shoaf & Viola Miller; and a brother, Doyle G. Steele.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Ernie Suman officiating. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery.

Family & friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Woodcrest Chapel in Decatur and 12 noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to Family LifeCare in Berne or St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.

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

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

12:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home - Decatur

520 North 2nd Street, Decatur, IN 46733

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

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Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home - Decatur

520 North 2nd Street, Decatur, IN 46733

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