DATE OF BIRTH: 14 Feb 1915 Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL DATE OF DEATH: 25 Jun 2009, Franklin, Johnson Co., IN Franklin Republic 26 Jun 2009 Carol E. Duitsman, 94, Franklin Carol E. Duitsman passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009. She was born at home in Freeport, Illinois, on Valentine’s Day, 1915. Her parents were the late Jacob and Carrie (Gill) Duitsman. After graduating from high school she attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, preparing for a career in Christian Education. She moved to Anderson and served as Secretary to the minister at the United Brethren church for four years. She then came to Indianapolis and was hired to do the accounting and bookkeeping for Indiana Conference South for 18 years until the conference office moved to Bloomington. Her next job was Accountant at the YWCA where she worked for 13 years until transportation became a problem. She then enjoyed part-time employment at the Crafty Lady Shop in the Hyatt Hotel downtown. With a love for children she taught Sunday school at University Heights United Methodist church for 30 years. In 1993 she entered the Franklin United Methodist Community and continued her residence there until her death. Rev. John Eley will conduct a service on Monday, June 29th at 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin United Methodist Community, Wright Chapel, 1070 West Jefferson Street in Franklin. Friends may call on Monday, June 29th from 2:00 p.m. to time of service at 4:00 p.m. at the chapel. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be received at www.flinnmaguire.com
Submitted by Mark Wirey