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Elnora A. Sayger 88, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 3:09 A.M. Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Indiana.
She was born on September 3, 1934 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Francis and Naomi (Pickens) Tyler. On April 5, 1952 at the First Christian Church in Rochester, she married John Sayger. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2017.
Elnora had been a homemaker and a lifetime member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, baking, cooking and doing genealogy.
Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Tina) Sayger, Rochester, Indiana, Timothy (Linda) Sayger, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Heather Dawn (Paul Lindsley) Briney, Dr. Kara (Dr. Jeff) Martindale, Katelyn Sayger, Nicholas (Julie) Sayger, Rebecca (Joshua) Rude, Laura (Shaun) Barnes, fifteen great grandchildren, one great- great grandchild, sisters, Clymenia (Willis) Halterman, Rochester, Indiana, Judy Kuhn, Rochester, Indiana, brother, Jimmie (Betty) Tyler, Rochester, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Barbara Briney, and several brothers and sisters.
Private services and interment will take place at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
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