Jenny L. Carpenter
February 18, 1925 — March 1, 2013
Jenny L. Carpenter, 88, of Niles, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 in her home.
Jenny was born February 18, 1925 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Edmond and Irma (DeBruyne) Inghels. She grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1943. She has lived in the Niles area for many years.
Jenny was employed for 44 years at Bendix (Honeywell) where she was an inspector. She met monthly with a group from high school for lunch. Jenny enjoyed watching television, attending concerts and was an excellent dancer. For years she has spent Sunday afternoons at the home of her niece Janet.
Jenny’s surviving family includes her niece and husband, Janet and Rick Wilburn of Granger.
Jenny was preceded in death by her brother and his wife, August “Augie†and Betty Inghels; and a nephew, Larry Inghels.
Services honoring Jenny’s life will be held Monday, March 4, at 2 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.
Visitation is Monday from 1 - 2 pm in the funeral home.
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