Barbara Stanton, 71

Barbara J. Stanton, 71, of Jones, MI, passed away at 4:50 a.m. On Monday, February 10, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on January 9, 1943 in Springfield, IL, to the late Frank and Catherine (Stone) Smith. On January 11, 1964 in New Berlin, IL, she married William Stanton Sr., who survives. Also surviving are: 3 sons, Lance E. Stanton Sr., William E. (Jennifer) Stanton Jr., Kenneth Wayne Stanton, 1 daughter, Beverly (Marcelo) Lopez of Constantine, MI, 3 sisters, Donna (Jim) Smith of Florida, Connie Hedge of Springfield, IL, Debra Miller of Elkhart, 14 grandchildren, including Crystal Stanton and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents Frank & Catherine Smith, her daughter, Rebecca Lynn Stanton, a brother in-law, Charles Stanton and a daughter in-law, Chance Stanton. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements. Barbara worked at AEC for 15 years as a supervisor. She was a foster parent, who enjoyed camping, going to flea markets, was very well-known for her homemade dog treats. She had many friends at the flea market who will miss her dearly. Memorial donations may be given to the Ribbon of Hope or Riley’s Children’s Hospital.