February 3, 2020 at 7:48 p.m.
Marsha Bost
Obituaries
Marsha Lee Bost, 75, Hartford City, Indiana, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Marsha was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Sept. 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Alice (Bell) and Ray Batten. She was a 1962 graduate of Montpelier High School and a retired bus driver and custodian for Blackford County Schools.
Marsha was the widow of Marvin B. Bost, who she happily married on June 11, 1968, and sadly lost on Jan. 13, 2009.
Marsha was a member of Grace and Mercy Gospel Church in Millgrove, Indiana, Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority, Frank Merry Park Board, Jackson Township Sewage Board in Blackford County and Local Union 96.
She was a bus driver for seven years and a custodian for 10 years, and worked in the Kerr Glass box shop for five years.
Marsha enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, word finds, crocheting, cooking, Chicago Cubs, church activities, listening to country and gospel music, going to shows at the Dunkirk train depot, attending her grandchildren's sporting events and dinners with extended family members.
Marsha is survived by two sons, Greg and Todd Bost; one brother, Henry Batten (wife: Georgia); one sister, Jenice Gregory (husband: Gary); three grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner and Tarrin; three great-grandchildren, Trent, Gabriel and Mayah; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin; seven brothers, Rex, Joe, Jim, Johnny and Bill Batten and three infant brothers; seven sisters, Betty Cain, Roberta Olfield, Mildred Rector, Thelma Welch, Peggy Rector and infant twin sisters.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, from 11 to 1 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Br. Marion Donathan officiating. Burial will be held in Black Cemetery, Albany, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the cancer society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.
Marsha was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Sept. 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Alice (Bell) and Ray Batten. She was a 1962 graduate of Montpelier High School and a retired bus driver and custodian for Blackford County Schools.
Marsha was the widow of Marvin B. Bost, who she happily married on June 11, 1968, and sadly lost on Jan. 13, 2009.
Marsha was a member of Grace and Mercy Gospel Church in Millgrove, Indiana, Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority, Frank Merry Park Board, Jackson Township Sewage Board in Blackford County and Local Union 96.
She was a bus driver for seven years and a custodian for 10 years, and worked in the Kerr Glass box shop for five years.
Marsha enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, word finds, crocheting, cooking, Chicago Cubs, church activities, listening to country and gospel music, going to shows at the Dunkirk train depot, attending her grandchildren's sporting events and dinners with extended family members.
Marsha is survived by two sons, Greg and Todd Bost; one brother, Henry Batten (wife: Georgia); one sister, Jenice Gregory (husband: Gary); three grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner and Tarrin; three great-grandchildren, Trent, Gabriel and Mayah; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin; seven brothers, Rex, Joe, Jim, Johnny and Bill Batten and three infant brothers; seven sisters, Betty Cain, Roberta Olfield, Mildred Rector, Thelma Welch, Peggy Rector and infant twin sisters.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, from 11 to 1 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Br. Marion Donathan officiating. Burial will be held in Black Cemetery, Albany, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the cancer society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.
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