Obituary: Norma J. Wilsand

December 6, 1932 – January 30, 2026

Norma Wilsand, 93, of Heltonville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Born December 6, 1932, in Heltonville, she was the daughter of George Clifford Clark and Hilda (Norman) Clark. She married E. “Greg” Wilsand on July 31, 1967, and he passed in 2003.

Norma received her GED and completed two years of college. She attained her real estate brokers license and worked in Real Estate and Mortgage Banking. She was a member of the Bartlettsville Christian Church as well as a member of Al-Anon and D.A.R.

Norma loved studying religion and genealogy, and was an addiction counselor.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her daughter, Rita (David) Shepherd; one son, Mike Shaffer; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren; along with several great- great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Clifford Clark and Hilda (Norman) Clark; her husband, E. ‘Greg’ Wilsand; two sons, David Shaffer and Ken Shaffer; and one brother, Wayne Clark.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bartlettsville Christian Church with Pastor Tim Day officiating. Burial will follow at Bartlettsville Christian Cemetery in Bedford, Indiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from Noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Bartlettsville Christian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Al-Anon and Cancer Research.

Memories may be shared, condolences sent, and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Norma Wilsand.