Mrs. Grace I. Burch

January 19, 1904 - April 6, 2010

HAMLET-Grace I. Burch, 106, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 her home. Mrs. Burch was born January 19, 1904 in Hamlet, IN to Melvin and Minerva (Fleming) Fancher and lived her life in the Hamlet area. On August 3, 1921 in Hamlet she was married to Russell Burch who preceded her in death in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three daughters, Norma Russo, Shirley Barnes and Sue Spaulding. Survivors include nine grandchildren, Stephan Russo, William Russo, Jill Barnes-Roane, Trent Barnes, Douglas Barnes, Mark Spaulding, Cardy Spaulding, Jordan Spaulding and Vicki Spaulding-Jernas; twenty-one great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Burch was a former employee of Kingsbury Ordnance Plant. She was a member of the Tracy United Methodist Church and a founding member of the C.H.I. Home Economic Club. She was widely known for her making of handmade quilts, Persian rugs and other handy work. She had easily made hundreds of quilts over the years. A private graveside service will be held at Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be given to the Tracy United Methodist Church or the Starke County Extension Homemakers. Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is handling arrangements.