Elizabeth M. Fleck, 99, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

She was born Oct. 1, 1914, in Laketon, Ind., to David and Bertha (Buck) Whitehurst. Elizabeth was a 1931 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Forrest J. ‘Bud’ Fleck in Auburn, Ind., on Jan. 11, 1941; he preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker, volunteered at Peabody, and was a longtime member of the Wabash Garden Club. She enjoyed spending summers fishing on Edwards Lake, at her cabin in Canada, and wintered several years in Bonita Springs, Fla. She enjoyed being outside, and loved reminiscing with friends and family. She lived most of her life in the Wabash Community and the last 15 years at Peabody.

She is survived by nieces: Nancy (William) Plummer, Wabash; Pam (Charles) Waltemath, Spencerville, Ind., and several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers: Earl and Harry Whitehurst.

Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Peabody Chapel with Reverend  Sue Babovec officiating. Burial will be in Laketon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.