Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Annabelle L. Yaw

 Aug. 11, 1932 - April 30, 2010
GRANGER - Annabelle L. Yaw, 77, of Granger, IN, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Annabelle was born on August 11, 1932, in Mishawaka, to the late Owen and Mildred (Stillson) Shingledecker. As the former Annabelle Shingledecker, she married Lyle Yaw in Mishawaka on April 9, 1953. Lyle and Annabelle just celebrated their 57th anniversary. Annabelle is survived by her husband, Lyle, along with her sister, Frances (John) Avery of Osceola, IN, and a brother, Loren Shingledecker of Mishawaka. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A son, Leslie Yaw, who passed away in June of 1975, and two brothers, Owen and Roger Shingledecker, preceded Annabelle in death. Annabelle was the president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2083 Women's Auxiliary of Mishawaka. She also was a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary of the VFW Post #360 of Mishawaka and The American Legion Post #161 of Mishawaka. Annabelle and Lyle enjoyed traveling and camping in their motor home throughout the country. She would also visit the gambling casinos in Michigan. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 3, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 4th, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ervin Mize officiating. Burial will follow the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Women's Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2083, 225 S. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 2, 2010