Delorma I. Blake

Delorma I. Blake, age 93, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Topeka, Indiana to Dean R. and Mary A. (Clingerman) Carlson. She married Harley E. Blake on July 30, 1949 in Topeka, Indiana.  He passed away on March 31, 2009.

Delorma is survived by her niece Kim (Tim) Taylor of Shipshewana; sister-in-law; Sharon VanEck of Holland, Michigan; sister-in-law, Anita Blake of Yacaville, CA; 8 nieces and 21 great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother-in-laws, Robert and Edward Blake.

Delorma worked at Monsanto for many years. She enjoyed sewing, flowers and all of her cats.  Memorial contributions may be directed to LaGrange County Animal Shelter, 114 W. Michigan St. LaGrange, IN 46746.

A funeral service will be held in Delorma’s honor at 5pm on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery in Topeka. Family and friends will be received from 3 pm - 5 pm prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .