Obituary of Marcia Helen Kruchten

Bedford- Marcia Helen Chambers Kruchten, 78 of Bedford formerly of Orleans died at 12:30 AM on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Garden Villa in Bedford. Born August 15, 1932 in Orleans, IN she was the daughter of Donald E. and Helen (Bonner) Chambers. She married Malcolm Mike Kruchten on September 18, 1954. Marcia Helen Chambers Kruchten was much loved by her family, friends, and fans. Marcias passion in life was words. She loved books and was an artist and a published poet and childrens book author. Marcia adored speaking to children and teaching others about words and her books. But the absolute love of her life was her husband of 51 years, Mike, who preceded her in death. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and that gave her great joy. Marcia was a member of the American Pen Women, the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Orleans Public Library. She worked for Dunn Memorial Hospital and Bedford Regional Medical Center for many years in medical records. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and sang in the choir there for 20 years. Survivors include one son: Charles O. Kruchten of Shoals, IN; two daughters: Susan L. Flynn of Nashville, IN, and Beth A. Landreth of Washington, IN; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Mike Kruchten, parents, one son: Donald Curtis Kruchten and one sister: Mary Jane Young. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 24th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Beth Ann Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Crawford Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday. Donations Information In lieu of flowers the family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Bedford Public Library or the Orleans Public Library.