Doris Alderfer Obituary

Doris Elaine (Fawley) Alderfer, 82 of the Argos community passed away January 14, 2025, at 10:08 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, Indiana. On June 4, 1942, in Warsaw, Indiana Doris was born to Kenneth Franklin Fawley and Mary Alice (Phillips) Fawley. She lived in the Argos Community since 1962 moving here from Warsaw.

On July 15, 1962, in Warsaw, Indiana Doris married Russell Lee Alderfer and for nearly 63 years they shared the joys, worries, tenderness, and companionship of their married life.

Doris worked for First National Bank in the Bookkeeping Department, Warsaw, Indiana; she was a cook for Argos Day Care, and was the Clerk for the Argos Town Court, her last job was with Dr. Plumlee’s as a receptionist.  

Doris was a graduate of Warsaw High School with the class of 1960. Doris loved her family and really enjoyed every minute she spent with all of them. She enjoyed listening and sometimes singing along to religious and county music. Doris was an avid reader of many books and her bible

She is survived by her Husband – Russell Lee Alderfer of Argos, Indiana

Daughters – Sonia Williams and husband David of Bourbon, Indiana; Tina Zechiel and husband Dean of Argos, Indiana; and Dana King and husband Craig of Kouts, Indiana

6 Grandchildren – Mackenzie Williams and wife Jaclyn of Westfield, Indiana; Alexandra Zechiel of Culver, Indiana; Katelynn Miller and husband Zachary of Logansport, Indiana; Kurtis Zechiel and wife Mallori of Argos, Indiana; Madeline Hill and husband Jared of Markleville, Indiana; and Jackson King of Kouts, Indiana.  

6 Great Grandchildren – Olsen, Lilah, Ada, Caroline, Finleigh, McCoy, and another to arrive soon.

Sister – Janet Rowe of Argos, Indiana

Brother – Max Fawley and wife Lucy of Warsaw, Indiana

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Sisters – Norma and Phyllis and husband George McCay

The family would like to thank the staff at Millers and Traditions Hospice for the compassionate care given to Doris at her time there.

Friends may visit with the family Sunday January 19, 2025, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana. Services will be held on January 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Chaplin Bob Puhr. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, Indiana.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: Argos Food Pantry, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana 46563