Madola M. Sprague

Madola M. Sprague, age 99, of 509 N. Townline Rd., LaGrange, IN died Friday March 19, 2010  at 4:00 P.M. at Millers Merry Manor, LaGrange, IN.  She was born on January 9, 1911 in LaGrange, IN to Pius Alton & IO Bernice (Adams) Long.  She married Ralph W. Sprague on October 1, 1932.  He preceded her in death on December 4, 1976.  Madola had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at LaGrange Hospital where she retired in the late 1970's.  She was a former member of Tri Kappa and was a strong advocate for the LaGrange County Library.  She enjoyed reading.  Surviving are 3 sons - Dr. David S. Sprague of Eaton Rapids, MI, Thomas N. Sprague of LaGrange, IN and Phillip S. Sprague of Plattsburg, NY.  1 brother - Robert Long of Howe, IN.  1 sister - Marjorie Clum of Northville, MI.  5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  She was proceeded in death by;  her parents, husband, 1 sister - Mildred Knapp, 2 brothers - Giles Long and Clarence Long, 2 infant siblings, 1 granddaughter - Jennifer Sprague and 1 grandson - Phillip R. Sprague.  According to her wishes, cremation has taken.  A Memorial Service will be be held on Saturday April 17, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. with the Pastor Wilbur Yates officiating.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M prior to the service.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, IN.  Memorials may be directed to The LaGrange County Council on Aging.

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