Erma Jean Imler, 98, of Butler, Pennsylvania, previously a resident of Marion, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, July 26, 1925, to Thurman and Verna (Poe) Overman. She was married to Fredus Earl Imler, who preceded her in death.
Erma graduated from Marion High School and graduated from Marion College with a bachelor's degree in music. She was a newspaper carrier for many years with the Chronicle-Tribune in Marion and had won "Paper Carrier of the Year".
Erma was a member of Lakeview Wesleyan Church, of which she was one of the founding members. She loved singing in church choirs and the Easter Pageant. She also loved watching the Colts and Pacers.
Survivors include her son, Keith A. (Diana) Imler of Butler, PA; daughter, Jewel (Walter) Browning of Marion; grandsons, Eddie Earl Browning, Jesse Browning, and Steven Imler; and granddaughters, Natalie Imler and Julie Imler.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Geral Overman.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Erma's life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Chris Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
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