COLUMBIA CITY - Betty Jean Krom, 81, of South Whitley, died at 10:10 p.m. Jan. 16, 2011, in Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she resided since Friday.
She was born July 13, 1929, in Whitley County, to Manuel and Elma Gaerte Smith.
She attended Thorncreek School. She first worked at Dana for 12 years and later Lyle Electric from 1980-90.
Surviving are a son, Rick (and spouse Marilyn) Krom, Albion; two daughters, Pamala (and spouse Stanley) Kistler, Pierceton, and Connie (and spouse Stephen) Pressler, Columbia City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.
No services or calling are planned. A private family burial will be at a later date at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is in charge of arrangements.
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