Etta Belle Winter, age 81, of Chesterton, Ind., passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

She was born on August 10, 1931, the daughter of Wes and Emma Stuart, in Ohio.

She is survived by five sons, Mike (Sheila) Winter, John (Patricia) Winter, Dave (Elizabeth) Winter, Matt (Barbara) Winter and Joe (Nicole) Winter; six grandchildren, Brooke, Adam, Wes, Katie, Eddie and Anna Winter; and great-granddaughter, Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Winter and one son, Charles Winter.

Private family services will be held at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ee-fh.com

Posted 12/20/2012