Susan Blackburn, of Warsaw
Jan. 4, 1949 — Aug. 15, 2016
Niles Daily Star, Published 9:26 am Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Susan Blackburn, 67, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at home. She was born to James and Wilma (Ritchie) Blackburn on Jan. 4, 1949, in Niles, Michigan.
She worked as a nursing assistant and activities director at Miller’s Merry Manor for 14 years and Lakeland Healthcare for six years. She was also a great waitress and enjoyed serving the locals at Cocinero’s, The Channel Marker, and Wawasee Café.
- Susan Blackburn
Susan will be missed by her daughter, Kelley (Joel) Katzer of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Patrick, Casey, Katelynn, Cayden, Adalyn, and Daniel; a sister-in-law, Ruth Blackburn; and many nieces and nephews.
Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she cherished her time with them.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sandra Walter; and two brothers, Ronald Joe and James “Jimmy” Blackburn.
A graveside service will be held at noon Friday, Aug. 19, at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan.
Family and Friends will be received at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milford, Indiana from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.
Memorial contributions may be given to Living Faith Fellowship of Elkhart, Indiana.
Online condolences may be given to the family at www.mishlerfhcc.com