Dollis Zechiel Dillon Studebaker, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born July 9, 1921, in Culver in her parent’s home. She lived in Culver nearly her entire life, moving to Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, in 2004. She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ in Culver. Her ancestors were among the founding families of the church that evolved into Grace. She served her church in many capacities, including singing in the choir, playing the organ and piano, teaching Sunday school, and chairing the Women’s Guild. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star where she was a Past Worthy Matron. She was Mother Advisor for Rainbow for Girls. She was a member of Culver City Club and Past Matrons and Patrons. For a period of time, she was an accompanist for the Maxinkuckee Players. She was also a long time employee of Campbell’s Marina.

Dollis was an avid knitter. She loved playing the piano and organ and enjoyed musical programs of all kinds. She continued attending those until right before her death. She played bridge nearly all of her life and belonged to numerous groups over the years. She was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren and their many accomplishments and was always ready to share their latest photos. She and her first husband were committed to education and assisted a number of young people, as well as their own children, in attending college.

She is survived by her son: Dr. Gary Paul (Ann) Dillon, Pierceton; grandchildren: David; Matthew; Travis Dillon; and Margaret Dillon Züblin; daughter: Cheryl Dillon (Thomas) Boswell, of Kiawah Island, S.C.; and grandchildren: Andrew; Timothy; and Patrick Boswell; and daughter; Joan Dillon (Allen) Frees, Cape Coral, Fla.; and grandson: Erich Frees. She has 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces: Becky Kelly, Niles; and Judy Cutting, Paw Paw, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Sylvester Amandus Zechiel; and Martha Viola Romig Zechiel; her husband: Arthur Judson Dillon Jr.; her husband: Byron H. Studebaker; and her grandson: Adam Peter Frees.

A memorial service will be held at Grace United Church, Culver, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. The Rev. AnneMarie Kneebone will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Grace United Church of Christ, Culver, or to Caring Funds Endowment, Grace Village, Winona Lake. Odom Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.