Elsie M. Kats
She was born on May 28, 1934, in Hindman, Ky. to Sam and Rose (Smith) Howard.
She married in 1951 to Richard F. Harding and they later divorced. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 2012.
She retired from Lau Industries of Rochester after 34 years.
She moved to Indiana from Kentucky in the ’40s. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and the Eagle Lodge all of Rochester.
She is survived by her daughters: Lesa (Steve) Petrosky, Akron; Cindy (David) Harlow, Rochester; sons: Richard L. (Joyce) Harding, Mentone; Charles W. Harding, Rochester; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister: Kat Ranstead, San Diego, Calif.; brothers: Bob (Monica) Howard, Perrysburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Sam Howard.
Graveside Services will take place at 11 a.m, Thursday, May 9, at Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone, with Pastor Todd Wilson officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Kindred Hospice 1476 W. 18th Street Rochester, IN 46975