September 17, 2020 at 5:26 p.m.
Wynona Bantz
Obituary
Wynona “Jean” Bantz, 93, formerly of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, while in the company of family members at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hartford City, Indiana.
Jean was born in Salamonia, Indiana, on June 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Edna Gladys (Hathaway) and Amos America “Mack” Evens. She attended Dunkirk High School and worked at many local business such as Armstrong Cork and Pennville Custom Cabinets, as well as having her beautician’s license.
Jean was the loving wife of Charles F. Bantz who she happily married on April 30, 1944, and sadly lost on Sept. 4, 2012. She was a member of Eastern Star, Crown City Squares and Ridertown United Methodist Church and Ladies Aide.
Jean was a hard-working and devoted wife and mother who loved visiting with people and somehow still found time to enjoy things like crocheting, knitting, quilting, reading, baking, planting flowers, square dancing, traveling, bird watching cardinals and collecting precious moments figurines.
She is survived by three sons, Tony L. Bantz (wife: Debbie), Larry D. Bantz and John A. Bantz (wife: Susan); nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles; four brothers; and one sister. Services are private at the convenience of the family with burial to follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in honor and memory of Jean.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.
Jean was born in Salamonia, Indiana, on June 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Edna Gladys (Hathaway) and Amos America “Mack” Evens. She attended Dunkirk High School and worked at many local business such as Armstrong Cork and Pennville Custom Cabinets, as well as having her beautician’s license.
Jean was the loving wife of Charles F. Bantz who she happily married on April 30, 1944, and sadly lost on Sept. 4, 2012. She was a member of Eastern Star, Crown City Squares and Ridertown United Methodist Church and Ladies Aide.
Jean was a hard-working and devoted wife and mother who loved visiting with people and somehow still found time to enjoy things like crocheting, knitting, quilting, reading, baking, planting flowers, square dancing, traveling, bird watching cardinals and collecting precious moments figurines.
She is survived by three sons, Tony L. Bantz (wife: Debbie), Larry D. Bantz and John A. Bantz (wife: Susan); nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles; four brothers; and one sister. Services are private at the convenience of the family with burial to follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in honor and memory of Jean.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.
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