Elaine R. Miller

Elaine R. Miller, 87, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 4:40 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born on September 16, 1927 in Hammond, she was the daughter of Haider and Mildred (Clifton) Hassen.

She graduated from Hammond Technical Vocational High School with the Class of 1946. After 34 years, Elaine retired from AT in 1989. For over 25 years, Elaine had lived in Portage until moving to Columbia City in 2013. Being a member of the United Methodist Church, she attended Columbia City UMC and was a 50 year member of Sigma Alpha Sorority.

She is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann Miller of Columbia City; son, Rex (Lynn) Miller of Valparaiso; Sisters, Patrice (Patrick) Morrison of Indianapolis and Barbara Bonic of Mattoon, Ill.; grandson, Zachary (Jewel) Miller; and great-grandson, Jaxon Miller.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Whitley County. Private services to be held at a later date and entombment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.