Jan. 24, 1924 - Nov. 18, 2009
Aldena M. Rayl, 85, Logansport, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, surrounded by family members. She was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Kokomo. She was the oldest child of Glen and Susie (Etherington) McCain. She was married on April 5, 1942, to Guy P. Rayl, who preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1983.
Aldena grew up in Kokomo, and graduated from Northwestern High School, Clay Township, in Howard County. She lived most of her life in Logansport, where she engaged in a long and successful career as a beautician, and she became a friend to many. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Aldena was an avid reader, particularly of devotional and inspirational literature. She enjoyed gardening, as well as a variety of sewing crafts such as needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, and crocheting. She kept a diary continuously from her pre-teen years and corresponded regularly with family and friends.
Aldena was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, Delta Theta Chi Sorority, and the Forty-Niners in Washington Township. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include four sons, Kenneth (late wife, Betty) Rayl, Danville, Roger (Jane) Rayl, Kokomo, Randy (Patty) Rayl, Carmel, and Kraig (Lori) Rayl, Logansport; one daughter, Kathy (Rev. Dr. Ron) Staley, Barrington, N. H.; 13 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; brother Richard McCain, Burlington; sister, Barbara (Dale) Barnhart, Kokomo; several nieces and nephews
The service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 E. Market St., Logansport, with son-in-law Rev. Dr. Ronald Staley officiating. Burial is at Shiloh Cemetery, Kokomo. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, at Kroeger Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, or any charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences and personal remembrances may be left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.
