Teola Joy Trowbridge

Teola Joy Trowbridge, age 81, of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Champaign, IL, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence. Teola was born on December 27, 1943, in Ligonier, IN to the late James Willis and Ruth nee Mault Franklin.

Teola studied two years at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI and two years at IUPUI in Fort Wayne, IN International Business. She had worked for Kraft Foods in Logistics; in Kendallville, IN for five years; Wausau, WI for seventeen years; in Chapaign Urbana, IL from 1993 till her retirement on April 1, 1999. After her retirement, Teola enjoyed taking cruises and volunteering for the Champaign Food Bank.

Teola and Lowell Eli “Stub” Trowbridge were married for over twenty years till his passing on June 15, 1992.

Teola is survived by; one son, Kevin Thompson of Kendallville, IN; two step-children, Jeffrey Trowbridge of Auburn, IN and Debra Kay Trowbridge; four step-grandchildren, Father Jeremy Trowbridge of Cary, IL, Amethyst Trowbridge of Wilmer, TX and two more; three brothers, Earle Franklin of Ligonier, IN, Gary (Tana) Franklin of Wickenburg, AZ and David (Barb) of South Bend, IN.

Teola is preceded in death by, her loving husband, Lowell Eli “Stub” Trowbridge; parents James and Ruth Franklin; one sister-in-law, Sue Franklin.

Visitation will be held from 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Yeager Funeral Home 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767. Funeral service for Teola will be held at 2:30PM graveside at Oak Park Cemetery 860 W. US Highway 6, Ligonier, IN 46767, with Father Jeremy Trowbridge officiating.

Memorials in loving memory of Teola may be made to their local food bank.