Bonita R. Grove Martlage, 93, passed away peacefully at her son's home on July 1, 2013.

Born September 6, 1919 to Cleveland and Alga Grove in Ohio. She married Herman Martlage June 9, 1969.

She worked for Eli Lilly & Co. for 33 years retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Greenwood American Legion Post 252
women' Auxiliary and Whiteland VFW Post 6978 Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, camping and boating on Lake Monroe.

Bonita is survived by her son and daughter - in - law, Raymond and Carol Carpenter. Grandchildren, Gordon Carpenter, Kristi (Greg) Gibson, Dana
(Mike) McClain and Brian (Mary) Carpenter. Great Grandchildren, Alexandra Fenter, Evan, Ethan and Eli McClain, Heather Partlow, Ryleigh, Alex, Crystal and Andrew Gibson. Great- great granddaughter Mirabella Partlow; step children,Dick (Michelle) and Buddy (Shelly) Martlage, Cindy (Jeff) Goss and Sherry (Gale) Wilshire. Several step grandchildren; sisters - in - law, Virginia and DoraMay Grove; several nieces, nephews and close friends.
She was preceded in death by, her parents, husband, brothers, Dorance, Delno and Merwin Grove, and a great grandson Eric McCain.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital South, University Heights Rehab and Community Home Health for the wonderful care given to Bonita.
Special thanks to her dear friend Catherine Patrick.
Funeral Services will be Friday, July 5, 2013, 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Greenwood, IN., Visitation from 11:00 AM to time of service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association or The Susan B. Koman Race For The Cure.