Ursula M. Ley age 81 of Avilla, died Friday, September 20, 2013 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born July 25, 1932 in Garrett to Louis and Mildred C. (Slusher) Vanderbosch. She married Victor J. Ley on October 10, 1953 in Garrett and he survives in Avilla. Ursula was the deputy matron and director of food service for the Noble County Sheriff's Department for 11 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla, a member of the Rosary Society, Associate of the Franciscan Sisters, Democratic Women's Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary in Avilla. Ursula also volunteered for many years at Provena Sacred Heart Home. She was passionate about her family and helping those in need. Ursula is also survived by 5 daughters, Christine Emerick of Plymouth, IN, Denise Fanger of Avilla, Laura Rudd of Westland, MI, Sharon Kacprowicz of Ft. Wayne and Nancy Reinhardt of Macomb, MI; 4 sons, Michael Ley of Auburn, James Ley of Rome City, Steven Ley of Jefferson, GA and Patrick Ley of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Henry Vanderbosch of Garrett and Leonard Vanderbosch of Colbert, WA; a sister, Jeanette Lloyd of Avilla; several grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mildred Vanderbosch and 3 brothers, James, Thomas and David Vanderbosch Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Thomas Funeral Home in Garrett and 1 hour prior to Mass at the church. The Rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla with Fr. Daniel Chukwuleta officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Avilla. Memorials are to Presence Sacred Heart Home St. Francis Unit.