ALICE S. DARNELL

ALICE S. DARNELL (NEE PEIFER) SCHERERVILLE, IN Alice S. Darnell (nee Peifer) 68, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Friday Aug. 29, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bud; sons: Darren (Persa) Darnell of Hebron, Keith (Voskra) Darnell of Crown Point, and Shane (Christina) Darnell of Indianapolis; grandchildren: Payton, Alexandra, and Jacob; and brother, James Peifer. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Frances Peifer; and brother, Robert Peifer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 2, 2014 beginning with prayers at 10:00 a.m. at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave., St. John, IN with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 1 Wilhelm St., Schererville, IN with Rev. Martin Dobrzynski officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitations will be held Monday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Alice was a loving grandmother who enjoyed spending time with and caring for her grandchildren. She was an active lifelong member of St. Michael Church. She was a phlebotomist at St. Mary Hospital in Hobart before working at, and retiring from, the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Darnell enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Schererville Garden Club. Memorials given to the donor's charity of choice would be appreciated. www.fagen-miller.com