Jennie P. Soutbard, 96, Colfax, a former Reynolds resident, died Dec. 2 in Colfax.

She was born Nov. 1, 1905, to Solomon and Anna Apgar Strohl in Paxton. She was married Feb. 16, 1934, to Chester Southard in Eaton and he died June 18, 1987.

She graduated in 1923 from Kirklin High School.

She was a member of the Colfax United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women organization. She was also active in the former Perry Township Homemakers Club.

She and her husband ilved in Reynolds and ran National Grain Storage from 1960-75 before moving to Colfax. She was a homemaker and also the bookkeeper for National Grain Storage.

Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn (Don) Bowen of Colfax; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Two brothers and three sisters are deceased.

Services were conducted Tuesday at the Colfax United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Wagner officiating. Miller-Weston Funeral Home, Frankfort, was in charge.

Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort.

Memorials may be given to Colfax United Methodist Church or to the donor's favorite charity.