"We are sorry to hear about your loss. She will be missed! She was a very caring person. If you need anything we are here.Much Love.Leroy and Family"
In loving memory of
SHARON K. KIENZLER
August 15, 1940 - December 15, 2008
Sharon K. Kienzler, age 68, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 at her home. Born on August 15, 1940 in Orland, IN she was the daughter of Elisha O. and Gertrude B. (Womack) Gause.She attended Northside High School, Fort Wayne, IN. On March 1, 1991, she was united in marriage to David L. Kienzler in Fort Wayne, IN. In 1973, she moved from Allen County to Whitley County and she has resided in Columbia City since 1988. For 25 years, she was employed by Dana Corporation, Columbia City retiring in 2003. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Coesse. Survivors include her husband, David L. Kienzler of Columbia City; children, Twila (Mikel) Barnes of Fort Wayne, Penny (Jason) Woebbeking and Lisa Languell both of St. Joe, Mark (Mickey) Kienzler of Maryland and Linda (Jeremy) McCoy of Churubusco; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Eugene (June) Gause of Lynchburg, TN, Homer (Lois) Gause of Fort Wayne and Jimmie (Dotie) Gause of Columbia City; sister, Beverly Ahlersmeyer of Huntertown; step-sister, Gretchen (Jim) South of Defiance, OH; son-in-law, Dan Gray of South Whitley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Gray and granddaughter, Jenny Brumbaugh.Visitation is Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service is Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Judy Follis of Hope Lutheran Church officiating. Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. Kienzler to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Click here to view video tribute**Video may take up to 2 minutes to load.
Tributes
"DAVE, TWILA, PENNY, LISA AND FAMILY~OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU ALL ON SHARON'S PASSING. THE GIRLS WILL MISS THEIR GRANDMA. TIM, REGINA, JAYNA AND TJ"
"Linda & Family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your mom from staying over night at your house when we were younger. She was always very nice to me.Love,Meghan (Dunn) Lawrence"
"MOM .we were so lucky you filled are lives with so much love and kindness.you were always there for us girls and i know you will still be there for us mom.THIS time you will be looking from a beautiful place called heaven.you will always be in are hearts and prays we love you so much your oldest daughter."
"Hello David and family:So sorry to hear of your loss. I am going to try to come to the funeral home on Thur. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.Your cousin, Chris Combs"
"Julie and family,I am so sorry to hear of your Aunt's passing. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the arms of Jesus. Cherish the memories.Love,Mickey"
"David, Lisa and family,So sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. God put Sharon into his arms and took her to a much better place, without suffering, where she can laugh and smile without the pain.God be with you all,LoveBarb & Roger Bockelman"
"You are in our thoughts and prayers, we love you all.LoveAllen & Karen"
"Dave and FamilyI felt so honored yesterday to be with all of you while Aunt Sharon enter the gates of heaven. She will be missed, but the memories I will hold onto forever. We love you all."
"To the Entire Kienzler Family;May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "