Mary M. Montel, 94, North Manchester, Ind., passed away 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

She was born Aug. 8, 1919, in White County, Ind., to John and Ruth (Anderson) Callahan. On Sept. 25, 1942, she married Lamoin A. Montel. He died preceded her in death.

Mary worked at Peabody Retirement Community, Bryan Manufacturing, Singer Controls Co. and Heckman Bindery, all located in North Manchester. She retired from Timbercrest Senior Living Community food service. She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake, Ind., and Ivy Chapter #69 Order of Eastern Star, North Manchester.

She is survived by one son: Gary (Dee) Montel, North Manchester; one sister: Berdene Azbell, Rochester, Ind.; two grandchildren: Beth (Dennis) Beckner, Columbia City, Ind.; Barth (Angie) Montel, Bluffton, Ohio; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Beckner will officiate. Private burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary M. Montel, memorial contributions may be made to Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, 2507 East State Road 14, Silver Lake, IN 46982.