Elsie Jean Lytle, 92 of Coldwater passed away Monday,
March 16, 2020 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility.
In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and
no formal services are planned. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral
Home.
Elsie was born January 28, 1928 to Fred and Muriel
(Quimby) Sellers in Michigan Center. She worked with her husband at W.E. Lytle &
Sons, but mainly was a homemaker raising her family. Elsie at one time belonged
to the Masonic Temple.
She married James Lytle on February 12, 1965. He
preceded her in death on September 9, 1981.
Elsie was well known for her quilting skills and also
taught lessons in quilting while at Maple Lawn. She enjoyed the outdoors,
especially going boating and fishing. Elsie was a good cook and liked preparing
meals for her family. She was an avid card and euchre player who wanted to win
at all costs, including cheating if necessary.
She will be remembered for her
outgoing and funny personality. Elsie always put the needs of her family first,
being very loyal to her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Lytle is survived by her children Linda (Stewart)
Caldwell of Wolcotville, IN, Melody (Demetrio) Cara of Brandon, FL, Randy
(Mary) Vreeland of Ossian, IN, and Gaye Lindsay of Coldwater; her siblings
Evelyn (Calvin) Walling of Coldwater, Ann Winger of Coldwater, and Chris
(Gloria) Sellers of Naples, FL; her grandchildren Nicholas Winger, Orazio
(Deanna) Cara, Jami (Marlin) Miller, and Mark (Diana) Thompson; 6 great
grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; her husband James Lytle, and her brother Oran Sellers.
Memorials may be directed to the Maple Lawn Activities
Fund.
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