Melba Conrad


February 27th

Melba Conrad, 90, of Cromwell passed away on February 26, 2014 in her home.  She was born on February 10, 1924 in Huntington County to William & Lenora (Miller) Henry.  She was a Knapp Lake resident since 1956.  She retired from Johnson Controls after 28 years.  She was a former member of the Markle United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her 2 sons – Keith Farber of Killeen, TX and Robert (Patricia) Farber of Syracuse.  3 stepsons – Dennis Conrad of Noble County, William Conrad of South Bend and Harley Conrad of Syracuse.  1 stepdaughter – Norma Jean Hamood of Colorado.  3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren as well as several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was preceded by her husband, a daughter, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 half brother, and 2 half sisters.  Visitation will be Monday, March 3, 2014 from 4-8 pm at the Eastlund Funeral Home.  A private family graveside service will be Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Violett Cemetery in Goshen.


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