Deloris Jean Salrin

Nov. 16, 1925 – Dec. 23, 2015

Deloris Jean Salrin, 90, a lifelong resident of the Medaryville area, died Dec. 23 at her home in Medaryville. 

She was born Nov. 16, 1925, in rural White Post Township in Pulaski County to the late Theodore and Grace Leippert Kain.

Deloris was a graduate of Medaryville High School.  She worked at the garment factory before her marriage to Charles Salrin on January 13, 1948, in Francesville. After her marriage to Charles, she was proud to be a homemaker and a farm wife, often helping him on the farm.  Charles preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1982.

Deloris was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Medaryville.  She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, creating crafts, dancing and caring for her pets.  During the past few years she enjoyed the lunches, company, and activities at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. 

Deloris was very generous, always willing to help others.  She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.   

Survivors include her sister Marcella Selmer; nieces Linda Selmer, Marsha [David R. Chapman] Selmer, Nancy [William] Rowe, Peggy Jo Hobbs and Patricia [Fred] Wagner; nephews Robert [Janie] Kain and Bruce [Theresa] Selmer; and friends Mick and Rose Capouch and family and Frank and Marsha Conley.

She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Grace Leippert Kain; husband Charles Salrin; brother Bernard Kain; nephew John Kain; and friend Leroy Garmany.

Visitation was from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. Rev. Judith Doll officiated.

Burial took place in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. John United Church of Christ.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

(Pulaski County Journal — Dec. 30, 2015)

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