SOUTH WHITLEY – Marian Emelyn Bollinger, 99, died at 6:25 p.m. July 3, 2012, in Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester, where she resided since 2007.
She was born Jan. 1, 1913, in South Whitley, to Clarence O. and Leola B. Faudree Enos. On June 23, 1934, she married William B. Bollinger, who died Feb. 4, 1961.
She graduated from South Whitley High School in 1930. In 1931, she began her work career at Grip Nut and began as a part-time assistant librarian. In 1935, she went to work with her husband at Bollinger Neon Sign Co. In 1957, she became the director of the South Whitley Public Library. During her tenure she oversaw the construction of the present library and an addition. Her weekly column in the South Whitley Tribune promoted new books that arrived at the library. She retired from the library in September 2003.
She was a member of United Methodist Church of South Whitley, where she was the organist for 78 years. She was formally recognized for her accomplishment in 2002. She also was a member of the Indiana Business Women’s Association. In 2003, she was presented by Governor O’Bannon the Sagamore of the Wabash.
Surviving are two daughters, Sue Rose Grossman Marker, Huntington, and Julia Ann Glass, Greenfield; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a son, a grandson and a brother.
Service were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church of South Whitley. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.
Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley, was in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to the South Whitley/Cleveland Twp. Public Library or United Methodist Church of South Whitley.
Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
