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Ilah Notestine Obituary
Ilah Mae Notestine, 81, of West Lafayette, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died at 08:41 PM Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Central.
She was born February 18, 1932, in Allen County, one of six children of the late Lester and Helen Figel Schlatter.
After graduating Leo High School in 1950 she married Earl B. Notestine, a fellow Leo Lion, on December 15, 1951 at Robinson Chapel Methodist Church near Ft. Wayne in minus seventeen degree weather. They met as ninth graders and were married almost 62 years.
Ilah was happiest caring for her home and family. She also enjoyed knitting, baking, playing bridge and traveling the world. She worked as a secretary for several years at Purdue and the Wesley Foundation.
Ilah was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church since coming to West Lafayette in 1969 and served as Treasurer for many years. She was also a member of P.E.O. and volunteered with Lafayette Urban Ministries.
Surviving along with her husband are four children Kerry E Notestine (wife Laura) of Houston, TX, Jacqueline N. Paige (Husband Edward) of Fairfield, CT, Greggory A. Notestine (wife Sarah) of West Lafayette, Angela J. Sullivan (husband Paul) of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters Janet Mertens of Ft Wayne, Marianne Ash (husband James) of Coatesville; a brother Larry Schlatter (wife Sally) of Shipshewana and grandchildren , Daniel (wife Sarah), Eric (wife Monica), Jay, Elizabeth, and Kathryn Notestine, Wesley, Bennett and Grace Notestine, Nolan and Sayer Paige and Draper, Eleanor, Seth and Weston Sullivan.
She was preceded in death by a brother Joseph L. Schlatter and a sister Martha Brown.
Visitation will be from 1:30 until the time of the service at 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Burchill officiating. Burial will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, September 26 at Leo Cemetery in Leo.
Donations can be made in memory of Ilah Notestine to the Purdue Foundation, 403 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907. You may sign the guestbook or leave memories at www.soller-baker.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ilah Notestine
Carole Paige
September 17, 2024
Ilah was " the salt of the Earth!"
Harriett Case
September 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna and Dave Rogers
September 30, 2013
We are so sorry to have learned about Ilah's passing (while we were in WL this past weekend) It's been years since we've seen her, but her photo is exactly how I/we remember her. To me, and speaking for Dave as well, she was always such a warm, smiling, friendly "Mom" that loved her family and all that they were involved in. Our memories of her go back a ways. She was one of those great parents we loved to see in the stands of every high school volleyball, basketball, football, baseball game, working in the concession stand or serving food at the football fish fry. She had energy,...and her smile was her signature. You couldn't help but smile back at her! We can only imagine how difficult this loss must be to your family. Please know that we are thinking of you and send our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
With Love and Sympathy
~Donna (Samuels) and Dave Rogers
Mandy McCubbin
September 30, 2013
My love to the Notesteins and the Paiges. She was such a lovely lady. We're thinking of you all.
Cindy Orr Cohn
September 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mom was the "cool mom" during our high school days. I remember the WLHS Booster Club and the card parties. God's Blessings!
Roberta Osterloh
September 25, 2013
Sending my love to Ilah's wonderful family. She provided a loving example of motherhood and friendship to everyone with whom she came in contact. Thanks for all the lunches the past several years and also for the compassion shown me just a year ago when Leroy passed away. I'll remember the knitted hats for my granddaughters, the introduction to "sugar & cream" corn, being with me during surgeries and a host of other kindnesses shown to me and my family. She was so blessed to have Earl as her loving caregiver, and I was blessed to have her as my friend.
Gene Valentine
September 25, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived, and memories of Ilah and a special family.
During my early years of music instruction at West Side, the Notestine family were among my loyal supporters and friends. I treasure those memories and send my thoughts and prayers to Earl and family.
Nancy and Bob Sorkin
September 25, 2013
Ilah was a special woman---wife, mother, grandmother, friend---who accomplished all she did with ease and efficiency, but especially love. We miss her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Earl, Kerry, Jacque, Greg, and Angie.
September 24, 2013
I could not be more proud to have shared a birthday with such an amazing person.
I have many memories through the years when Aunt Ilah gave me my first introductin to a coffee house, Bob and I having lunch with her and Earl on New Years day at the ball park and spending the last Christmas with my father with my Mother, Earl, Ilah and Jacque's family will stay with me forever.
I know I have been truly blessed with the family I have!
Everyone is in our thoughts and our prayers.
Love, Robert & Kathy (Notestine) Hurlburt
Janell Pollom
September 24, 2013
Uncle Earl, Kerry, Jacque, Greg and Angie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you this week and in the time to come. Aunt Ilah was a one of a kind very special lady. Love you all. Janell (and family)
Janice Cason Clark
September 24, 2013
Jacque, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember your mother's wonderful laugh! Wish I could be there with you.
Bonnie Sondgeroth
September 24, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Harriett Case
September 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Hausman Family
September 24, 2013
Jacquie and Family,
Our thoughts are with you as you gather to remember your Mom, she was a sweet and gracious woman devoted raising a great family...our condolences for your loss.
Carole Paige
September 24, 2013
My thoughts are with you all. I admire Ilah for her being the salt of the Earth. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved her family above all. She will hold a special place in my heart always.
With love...Carole Paige
September 24, 2013
My condolences to the Notestine family. May God carry you through these next several days as you say goodbye to your loved one.
Margaret Leonard
September 23, 2013
Ilah was one of our favorite people in the whole world. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.
Margaret & Bob Leonard
Cliff Paige
September 23, 2013
Ilah was my brother's mother-in-law. I am not sure I have met a more grounded, positive and pleasant person. She saw the goodness in life, and I will miss seenig her.
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