Dora F. Gaston
Dora F. Gaston, 87, North Manchester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Aug. 11, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born June 11, 1928, in Wabash County, to John Deckena, deceased, and Anna (Kampen), also deceased. She graduated from Chester High School in 1946. She was married to Arthur A. Gaston Feb. 22, 1948. He survives.
She was a former member of the Jolly Janes Home Extension Club for 35 years. She and her husband Arthur farmed together for 41 years. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. She spent her life as a homemaker. Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester.
She is survived by her sons: Roger D. (Carol) Gaston, Warsaw; daughters: Mary L. (David) Moore, Warsaw; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one brother.
She was preceded in death by one brother: Heinz Deckena.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Peabody Chapel, 400 West 7th St., North Manchester. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the chapel. Pastor J. P. Freeman and Rev. Sue Babovec will officiate. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Servia.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester, IN 46962.