Mildred Rose (Ryer) Garlish, 97, of LaFontaine, Indiana, formerly of Farmington, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Born March 28, 1919 in rural Farmington, Illinois to Walter and Rosella (Ingold) Ryer. She married Elman Henry Garlish on June 19, 1937, he died September 13, 1985 in Mesa, Arizona. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three sons, Garry Garlish of Lafayette, Indiana, Stephen Garlish of Sun Lakes, Arizona and Walter Garlish, who died at birth; and two sisters, Betty Simkins and Mae Whitman.

Surviving are one son, Henry (Janice) Garlish of Farmington, Illinois; two daughter in laws, Bonnie Garlish and Nancy Garlish; nine grandchildren, Lynn (Brian) Bauer, Lori (Mike) Brane, Katherine (Eric) Donath, Keith (Christi) Garlish, David (Tamara) Garlish, Darren (Rachel) Garlish, Jamey (Janeece) Garlish, Kevin (Julie) Sutton and Kelli (Norman) Jones; 25 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Mildred was a 1937 graduate of Farmington High School. She was a homemaker, an avid bridge player, Cubs fan and loved to travel and garden. She loved spending time with her family and friends as well.

Cremation has been accorded. A family service will be held at a later date. Internment of cremains will be at Chapin-Pleasant Hill Cemetery is rural Farmington, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Chapin-Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association.

McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com