Alleen Mikels

Alleen Mikels, 89, Paragon, died December 26, 2014, in the Waters of Martinsville. Mrs. Mikels was born October 22, 1925, in Petersburg, Indiana, one of fourteen children, to the late Frank and Lula Ann (Frentress) Foster.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Loren Mikels.

Mrs. Mikels attended school in Petersburg and lived for many years in Indianapolis and in Westfield, prior to residing in Paragon. She was employed at Western Electric for 15 years. A proud homemaker, she was an excellent cook and enjoyed all kinds of flowers. Above all, she had a strong faith and was strongly devoted to her family.

Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Cragun (Larry) of Paragon; brother, Luther Foster of Shoals; sisters, Dorothy Benge of Indianapolis, Annabelle Scheetz of Texas, Mary Small of Washington, Getty Daffron of Wheatland; grandchildren, Ray Cragun, Greg Cragun, and Rhonda Dubbeld; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Friends may call from 11 a.m., until service time. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.