Mary Elizabeth Via, age 83, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (September 11, 2007) at Forest Park Health Campus.� She was born in Richmond on September 27, 1923 to James T. and Ruth J. Keelor Prows and had lived here all of her life.� She had worked as a bookkeeper and had assisted her husband in the operation of the former Shera's Service Station. She was a member of the Tarum Shrine Ladies Auxiliary.� Her husband, Dale M. Via, died on June 3, 1975.

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Survivors include her sons - Jerry D. Via of Richmond, Tom (Carolyn) Via of Richmond, Gary A. (Nancy) Via of Richmond;� daughter - Sharon A. (David ) Stiens of Richmond;� several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren;� nieces & nephews.�

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In addition to her parents and husband, a brother, James Prows, is also deceased.

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Graveside services and burial will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday (September 14, 2007) in Earlham Cemetery.� Pastor Martin Holman will officiate.� Friends may call on Friday (September 14, 2007) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary.� Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Park Health Campus, 2401 South "L" Street, Richmond, IN� 47374 or to Reid Hospital Foundation, 1401 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374.�� www.riggle-waltermann.com