Thelma Eichinger, 94 years old of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN.
She was born on November 27, 1917 in LaPorte, IN., Daughter of the late John and Eliza (Carter) Schwenk.
Thelma was married in August of 1976 at Galena Baptist Church to Walter Eichinger who preceded her in death.
Thelma graduated from Rolling Prairie High School in 1936 and was a member of Galena Baptist Church. She worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during WWII, she then worked at First National Bank in LaPorte.
Surviving are her step daughter: Arvilla Eichinger of Goleta, CA., grandson: Steven Perez of San Francisco, CA., and 2 sisters: her twin sister, Velma Miller of Valparaiso, IN., Marian Schwenk of Tallahassee, FL; 1 brother: Glenn Schwenk of Spring City, TN, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eichinger, her parents, and 6 brothers.
A time of Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Cutler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LaPorte, IN.
A Celebration of Life Services will be held at Cutler Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Floyd Wilcox officiating. Interment will follow in the Heckman Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Bible Tracts, Inc., P.O. Box 188 Bloomington, IL., 61702-0188.
Please leave condolences online at www.cutlerfuneral.com.