April 9, 2020 at 4:31 p.m.

Marie Glassford

Obituary

Marie R. Glassford, age 91, a former resident of rural Bryant, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her home in Fremont, Indiana.

Marie was born April 28, 1928, in St. Henry, Ohio, the daughter of Bernard and Alvina (Esser) Heitkamp.

Marie was a devout Catholic and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bryant and St. Anthony Catholic Church of Angola, Indiana. She was also a member of the Altar Rosary Sodality.

She loved her family, being at the lake, tending to her flowers and gardening, and embroidery. She was a member of the V.I.P. Club at The Hangout on Snow Lake in Fremont and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Fremont.

She was married on June 19, 1948, to Carl D. Glassford. He passed away June 22, 2012.

Survivors include:

One son — John W. Glassford (wife: Donna), Bryant

Four daughters — Sharon E. Hoffman (husband: Dan), Bryant, Jeanne M. Lutz, Bryant, Indiana, Patricia A. Weigel (husband: Tom), Bryant, and Carla S. Glassford (wife: Christine Moos), Fremont

One sister — Marilyn Wray, Union City

Fifteen grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren

Because of health precautions designated by the State of Indiana, private graveside service will be held today at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery east of Bryant. Fr. Kenneth Alt will officiate the services with burial at the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.

Memorial may be directed to Heartland Hospice of Fort Wayne, 1315 Directors Row #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
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