NORTH MANCHESTER – Eileen M. Bechtold, 79, of North Manchester, died at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 29, 2011, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
She was born May 11, 1932, in Livingston, Tenn., to Benjamin and Maggie Ray Masters.
She was a hostess and cook at Main View Inn, North Manchester, and later worked in several local manufacturing plants in North Manchester. She was raised and confirmed in the Catholic Church. She was a member of Women of the Moose and American Legion Auxiliary, both in North Manchester. She was organist and vocalist in lodges all over Indiana, playing and singing with her friend, the late Elsie Ream.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen (and spouse John) Redfield, Orlando, Fla.; and a brother, Bob (and spouse Virgie) Masters, Jamestown, Tenn. She was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.
No services are planned. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Livingston.
Calling is from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester.
McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.
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