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Elfriede Middleton Obituary

Elfriede Middleton

Elfriede (Schlickenrieder) Middleton, 86, of Lafayette, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at IU Arnett Hospital. Born August 14, 1926, in Mannheim, West Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Frieda (Boeckle) Schlickenrieder.

Elfriede married Russell L. Middleton on September 13, 1948, in West Germany and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1986. She worked in data processing for the Dunn and Hargitt Publishing Company from 1976 to 1985. She was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving are her two sons, Henry M. "Mike" Middleton of Lafayette and David Middleton (wife: Estelle), of Romney; two brothers, Hans and Willy Schlickenrieder, both of West Germany; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the 2 p.m. service Friday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Celebrant Carla Ellis officiating. Burial to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care.

Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.

Published by Journal & Courier from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2013.
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Thinking of you all in this time of need! Prayers!! <3

January 31, 2013

Mike
So sorry for your mom' passing . It's never easy losing someone but you will always have great
Memories. I didn't know her but she raised a great son. Take care you are in my prayers.

Janice Mechling Gantz

January 31, 2013

Mike
So sorry for your mom's passing. It's never easy losing someone
But you will have good memories to comfort you. I didn't know her
But she raised you and that's all good. Janice Mechling Gantz

January 31, 2013

Many warm memories of sitting on the front porch with your mother and Grandma and Grandpa on Edgelea Dr-thinking of you all during this time. May she rest in peace.
Heather Maddox

Heather Maddox

January 31, 2013

Henry...sorry for your loss.

Larry

January 31, 2013

Mike and Dave, sorry for your loss.

January 31, 2013

Mike & Dave,
So sorry to hear about your Mom.
Carol

Carol Middleton

January 31, 2013

mike we are sorry about your lost.skip libby

January 31, 2013

Henry, so very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Willie & Jane

January 31, 2013

mike skip and myself are truly sorry.libby

January 30, 2013

mike skip and myself are sorry bless your family.libby

January 30, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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January 30, 2013

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