Margaret Ann Stiner, age 85 of Elwood, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Hospice Center in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She was born December 24, 1926 in Elwood, the daughter of Edward Sylvester and Laura Ann (Tyree) Blubaugh. She was a Librarian at the Elwood Public Library for more than 22 years. Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Elwood High School and formerly attended St. Joseph School. She married Delone "Craig" Stiner on February 2, 1946. She was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood where she had been a Cantor and Lector. Margaret formerly worked at the Monticello Corporation and Hook's Drug Store both in Elwood. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and was a past recipient of the Elwood Pride Award. Margaret was a fan of I.U. Basketball and the Indianapolis Colts. She enjoyed reading and especially loved spending time with her family.

Margaret's family includes, 3 children, Gail (Fihe) and husband Jerry Wakeman of Noblesville, Jerome Craig Stiner of Ludlow, PA, and Lori L. Stiner ( Michael K. Nichols) both of Alexandria; a sister, Mary Kane of Carmel; 4 grandchildren, Jerome Craig Stiner-Brooks, Kristin L. (Jason) Fihe-Quimby, Aaron John (Dana) Stiner and Laura Ann Stiner; 4 great-grandchildren, Kayla Quimby, Tyler Quimby, Kayden Stiner, and Emerson Stiner; a special life-long friend, Claribell Groover of Elwood; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of more than 57 years, Delone "Craig" Stiner who died December 26, 2003; sister, Doris Yates; and 2 brothers, Eugene "Gene" Blubaugh and Edward "Jr." Blubaugh.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. Joseph Church in Elwood with Father Dan Duff officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation will be 2 to 6 PM Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. A Rosary Service will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elwood Public Library or the St. Joseph Church Altar and Rosary Society through the funeral home. Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.copherfeslermay.com.