Evelyn M. Clouse, 91, Churubusco, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City.

The beloved wife and mother of four was born to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd on Oct. 26, 1924, in Noble County. Her formative years were spent in rural Noble County and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1942.

She was married on Dec. 31, 1943, to the love of her life Ross Clouse for 70 years. living in rural Churubusco area all of their lives they were engaged in farming and enjoyed camping, gardening, and most of all their family. The retirement years were spent in wintering in Texas. Mrs. Clouse was a faithful member of Merriam Christian Chapel Church.

Surviving relatives include son: Rev. Larry (Josefina) Clouse, Nashua, N.H.; two daughters: Charlene (Mike) Zeigler; and Earlene Klein, both of Churubusco; son-in-law: Gary E. Craig, Churubusco; a sister: Lavon Renkenberger, Kendallville; 21 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by a daughter; Denise Marie Craig; two sisters: Lucille Bricker; and Martha Osbun.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at Merriam Christian Chapel, with Rev. Larry Clouse, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Sheets and Childs Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, or one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Christian Chapel Church’s Missionary Fund.