MILDRED ANNA AILER
April 7, 1918 - Dec. 1, 2008
SOUTH BEND - Mildred Anna Ailer, 90, of South Bend, Indiana, passed
away at her home following a brief illness with her family at her side.
Mildred was born April 7th, 1918, in Peoria, Illinois, to Frederick Henry
and Anna Estelle (Marshall) Fautz, who both preceded her in death. In
1948 Mildred moved to South Bend from Peoria where on February
25th, 1948, she married C. Herbert Ailer. "Herb," her beloved husband
and soul mate, passed away in 1968. Mildred graduated from Peoria
High School in 1936 and began working as a secretary and bookkeeper. After moving
to South Bend, Mildred continued working as a bookkeeper at Midwest Electric, F.L.
Heckaman and Son, Place and Company, and eventually retired from Glen Nunemaker
Construction. When Mildred's mother passed away in 1939, Mildred was charged with
raising four younger brothers. Two of her brothers, William Marshall Fautz of
Pasadena, CA, and Howard Cunningham Fautz of Long Beach, CA, preceded her in
death. Mildred is survived by brothers, Frederick Henry (Norma) Fautz of Rockford,
Illinois, and Jack Theodore Fautz of Carson City, Nevada. While Mildred had no
children of her own she is survived by a nephew, Thomas H. (Bonnie) Fautz, who was
like a son to her. Mildred also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
nephews, along with great-great-nieces and nephews. Mildred loved to sew and was an
accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and traveling
this country and the world. Mildred was a very caring and loving person who had a
great sense of humor. Mildred was also very proud of her independence. In accordance
with Mildred's wishes, no visitation or services will be held. She will be buried at
Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN, after cremation. All arrangements are being
handled by the McGann Hay Funeral Home. In Mildred's memory, contributions may be
made to a charity of your choice. Mildred's family would like to give special thanks to
Hospice and Senior 1 Care for their help and compassion shown to Mildred in her time
of need. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com .
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 12/3/2008