Melva Louise Ehman

Melva Louise Ehman, age 89, of Tipton, IN and formerly of Atlanta, IN died May 21, 2013 at I.U. Tipton Hospital. She was born October 23, 1923 at Arcadia, IN to Enous and Bertha (Horney) Baker.

Melva was a graduate of Arcadia High School with the Class of 1943. She was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church.

She was a homemaker who was known for her love of cooking and baking, especially her pies. She also enjoyed gardening, with planting and tending her flowers, raspberry and blackberry bushes her favorites. She enjoyed interacting with others and Sunday afternoons were usually spent visiting family and friends.

She married Donald Eugene Ehman on January 23, 1943. He preceded her in death July 3, 1989. Surviving her is a daughter: Pauletta Pennock of Atlanta, IN, a son: Dennis Gene Ehman of Noblesville, IN, grandchildren: Dennis J. (Jeff) Ehman of Noblesville, IN, Cheryl Crouch of Cicero, IN and Terri Clayton of Westfield, IN and 6 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers: Clifford, Harry and Paul Baker.

Graveside rites will be held at the Arcadia Cemetery on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Harold Barnett officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday May 26, 2013 at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Atlanta Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com/. Visitation
May 26, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel 209 W. Jackson St
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-3614 Graveside Service
May 28, 2013
10:30 AM
Arcadia Cemetery @ Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN