Agnes L. Meltzer

Agnes L. Meltzer, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Morristown Manor. Agnes was born May 23, 1930, at home on the farm in Ripley County to Loretta (Schafer) and Edward Kieffer. She graduated from New Marion High School in Ripley County. She then moved to Shelbyville in 1949 to find work. She married Emil Meltzer in 1951. He preceded her in death in March 2008. Agnes spent her life raising her five children. She helped raise a big garden and preserved the vegetables. She enjoyed raising chickens, ducks, and turkeys, which also helped feed her family. She enjoyed growing flowers and feeding hummingbirds. Agnes also helped to raise her grandchildren. In retirement years, she spent some time traveling with the St. Joe Social Club and volunteered with meals at the St. Joe Church. She was a member of St. Joe Church all her adult life, and a member of St. Anne's Altar Society. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Karen Tronstad; sons, William (Bill) (wife, Susie), Dale and Keith; her grandchildren, Amanda Perry, Becca Miller, Daniel Tronstad, and Carrie Foster; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son, Steven, her sisters, Helen, Florence, and Elizabeth, and her brothers, Bob, and Edward. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Recital of the Rosary will follow the visitation at 12:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., with Father Paul Landwerlen officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Agnes' family. Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.