Shirley R. Middaugh, 78, of Nappanee, Ind., died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1935, to Ralph and Margaret (Lutz) Sutheimer in Amherst Junction, Wisc. She married Richard (Dean) Middaugh on July 9, 1954, in Hoagland, Ind.

Shirley was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1953. She worked for Dr. Donald Hinton, Desco Chemical Company, Nappanee Wood Products and Floral Concepts.

She is survived by three daughters: Kim (David) Jensen, Michelle (Jeff) Killian, both of Nappanee; and Dawn (Michael) Peterson, Bristol, Ind.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister: Glenda Belt, Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Dean; and her sister: Donna George.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Center for Hospice Care, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, Elkhart, IN 46516.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling the arrangements.