May 27, 2015


Miriam E. King – Bedford
Miriam E. King, 75, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Edna Lucille Arnold Swigler – Bedford
Edna Lucille Arnold Swigler, 95, of Bedford, died at 12:29 am on Monday, May 25, 2015 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital.
Born August 18, 1919 in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of Vernon and Eva (Carroll) Arnold. She married Edward C. Swigler on April 15, 1939 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2011 after seventy-one years of marriage. She was a manager for the Diana Shop in Bloomington and a member of the Englewood Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Larry Michael Swigler and wife, Loretta, of Crane, IN; a daughter, Peggy Dorsett of Bedford; eight grandchildren, Sherre Zink of Bedford, Carole Cummings, Billie Tumey, Randy Dorsett and John Swigler all of Bedford, Larry Swigler of Crane, IN, Laura Lawson of Bloomington and Kirstin Stickney and husband, Jason, of Carmel; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a brother, John Arnold and a sister, Doris Pierce both of Bedford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a granddaughter, Tammy Hurley; three brothers, Robert, Frank and Dale Arnold; two sisters, Judith Anne Arnold and Juanita Callahan.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 pm on Thursday, May 28th at Dive Cemetery with Rev. David Ferry officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm on Thursday, May 28th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Vera Allen – Bedford
Vera Allen, 86, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord at 2:56 am on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital.
Born February 5, 1929 in Los Angles Co., CA, she was the daughter of Arthur Camacho and Helen (Espinosa De Los Monteros) Newman. She was a homemaker and loved dancing and music.
Survivors include three sons, Alfred Allen and wife, Sally, of Sacramento, CA, Arthur Allen of Bloomington and Robert Allen and wife, Rhonda, of Oolitic; a daughter, Cindy Allen Wallace and husband, James, of Portland, TX; grandchildren, Andrea Allen, Brian Allen, Christopher Allen and wife, Tasia, Tiffany Luker and husband, Brandon, Nichole Littrell and husband, Bryan and Jeremiah Wallace; five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Helen Sarkissan and a brother, Arthur Camacho.
No visitation or services are planned.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.

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