Edith Elsmere

EDITH ELSMERE PORTAGE, IN Edith Elsmere, age 85, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born on November 5, 1925 in Gary, IN to Joseph and Mary (Krinninger) Moser who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong area resident and retired from the Anderson Company after over 31 years of service. Edith was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage. She loved to spend time with her family, camping and traveling. Edith is survived by her husband of 63 years, John T. Elsmere of Portage; son, Edward (Linda) Elsmere of Alvord, TX; daughters: Elaine (Guy) Sweitzer of Chesterton and Joanne Briney of Valparaiso; brother, Ernie (Phyllis) Moser of Lowell, IN; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Elsmere of North Manchester, IN; seven grandchildren: Heath, Erika, Ryan, Krystal, Joseph, Meredith and Richard; six great grandchildren: Collin, Ethan, Katerina, Elaina, Ronyn and Ayla; and many nieces and nephews. Edith was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Moser; and three sisters: Mary Bochart, Emma Schmitt and Josie Gropp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN with Father Andrew Corona officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave, Portage, IN and one hour prior to Mass on Friday at the church. There will be a Rosary on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice Center of Porter County. Online condolences may be made at: www.ee-fh.com