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Laura Ellen Walters Mikels

Birth	:	5 Sep 1924 Reynolds, White County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2020 Texas, USA
Burial	:	IOOF Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7453003, -86.7363968
Description	:	Laura Ellen (Walters) Mikels, 96, former Lafayette resident, passed away on October 9, 2020 in Texas. She was born in Reynolds, IN to George F. Walters and Laura Ellen (Anderson) Walters. She was preceded in passing by her parents, husband of 65 years, Charles W. Mikels Jr; sister Ruth Crawn; and three brothers - Clarence, John and Paul Walters. She is survived by one son; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Laura grew up on a farm outside of Reynolds during the Depression, where they did not have electricity or indoor plumbing, and... Read More	Laura Ellen (Walters) Mikels, 96, former Lafayette resident, passed away on October 9, 2020 in Texas. She was born in Reynolds, IN to George F. Walters and Laura Ellen (Anderson) Walters. She was preceded in passing by her parents, husband of 65 years, Charles W. Mikels Jr; sister Ruth Crawn; and three brothers - Clarence, John and Paul Walters. She is survived by one son; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Laura grew up on a farm outside of Reynolds during the Depression, where they did not have electricity or indoor plumbing, and was the only family member to graduate from Reynolds High School. During World War II, she was a Rosie Riveter, riding a bus each day from Reynolds to Lafayette while working at Alcoa. After the war, she worked at Purdue University where she met her future husband's mother who introduced her to Charles. They were married in 1946 and moved to Danville, IN where Charles graduated from Canterbury College. While in Danville, she gave birth to her son. Laura was a very supportive wife in her husband's positions as Principal and Superintendent of schools in Dillsboro, Paoli and Tippecanoe County. While living in Dillsboro, she became an inspector foreman at Thatcher Glass Company in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was a member of the Tri Kappa organization in Paoli, and after moving to Lafayette, Laura worked a few years at Purdue's Tarkington Hall as a receptionist. They both became involved in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles aerie 347 where Laura helped out with bingo. Laura became President of the ladies Auxiliary and headed the state FOE charity drive when Charles was the Indiana President of FOE. Laura enjoyed gardening, bowling, euchre and spending time with family and relatives. She was an avid Purdue fan while her husband was an Indiana fan which made for interesting moments during sporting events. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM with the service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Monticello on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

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Where is Laura Ellen Walters Mikels's memorial?
Laura Ellen Walters Mikels's memorial is located at: IOOF Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, White County, USA.
When did Laura Ellen Walters Mikels death?
Laura Ellen Walters Mikels death on 9 Oct 2020 in Texas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Laura Ellen Walters Mikels's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7453003
Longitude: -86.7363968

Family Members:

Parent

George W. Walters

(1887 - 1959)

Laura Ellen Anderson Walters

(1894 - 1927)

Spouse

Charles Wallace Mikels Jr.

(1924 - 2011)

Siblings

Ruth Angeline Walters Crawn

(1916 - 2017)

John Edward Walters

(1917 - 1994)

Clarence G. Walters

(1919 - 1930)

Paul Edison “Pete” Walters

(1921 - 1990)

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Coordinate: 40.7453003, -86.7363968

2. Nearhoof Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7818820, -86.7542540

8. Old Shafer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6931000, -86.7202988

13. Warden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8031006, -86.7249985

14. Kenton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7160380, -86.8097300

15. Idaville Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7531395, -86.6478424

16. Dilling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6807518, -86.7662201

17. Yeoman Cemetery
Yeoman, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6721344, -86.7451324

18. Wolverton Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6742930, -86.7846320

19. Hickory Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6870575, -86.6591873

20. Lantz Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7381800, -86.6249500

21. Leazenby Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7938995, -86.6427994

22. Cullen-Flanigan Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7600632, -86.6214981

23. Dyer Family Cemetery
Delphi, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6560200, -86.7581600

24. Bunnell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7378006, -86.8606033