Arvilla Mae (Talbert) Burge, 93, of Delphi, Indiana, passed away January 10, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi. She was born June 7, 1932, in Russiaville, Indiana, to Elmer and Esther (Lindley) Talbert. Arvilla graduated from Western High School and made her home in Delphi, where she built a life rooted in family, friendship, and service. On September 23, 1951, in Russiaville, she married Merideth D. Burge.  He preceded her in death on October 22, 2018. In 1956, they purchased the former home of artist Roy Trobaugh on West Summit Street, where Arvilla lived for decades and welcomed many with her warm smile and open heart. Together they enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, and boating, and especially cherished time with the Greater Lafayette Boat Club. Arvilla was a long-time member of Psi Iota Xi and was active in many local organizations, including the Delphi Methodist Church, Carroll County Red Cross Blood Bank, Modern Homemakers Club, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, and the Delphi Home and School Association. She worked as a bookkeeper for Bassett & Talbert, worked at the Delphi Bureau of Motors Vehicles for several years, and, in 1970, was appointed Delphi Clerk-Treasurer, a position she held for 17 years. She was among the first class certified by the Indiana Municipal Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers. Arvilla loved her family fiercely and treasured her friendships. Sweet, funny, and caring, she found joy in simple moments—time together, a good conversation, and a lively Bunco club. She is survived by her children: Mike Burge (Pam) of Delphi; Pam Howell (Dan) of Farmland; Steven Burge (Rosanne) of Carmel; and Kirk Burge (Ruthie Cox) of Delphi; grandchildren Gavin, Kayla, Amanda, John, Danielle, and Alyanna; and great-grandchild Sadie. She was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Wayne Talbert and infant sister Bernice. Visitation will be on Friday, January 16, from 11 a.m. until her funeral service at 1 p.m., at Abbott Funeral Home Inc., Delphi. Pastor Brad Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery, Delphi. Memorials contributions may be given to the Delphi Psi Iota Xi Sorority, in lieu of flowers. To view her obit or send an online condolence to the family, visit: www.abbottfuneralhome.com