Barbara J. Manahan of Winona Lake, Ind., died at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Ind., at the age of 75.
She was born on October 24, 1941, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Henry Campbell and Wilna (Fleming) Campbell. She was married on July 18, 1964, and shared 52 wonderful years with Ronald E. Manahan, who survives in Winona Lake, Ind.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son: Nathan Manahan (Indianapolis, Ind.); and daughter: Kelly (husband John) Manahan Geisler (Athens, Ga.). She also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Becca (husband Micah) Wood (Columbia City, Ind.); Michael Geisler (Boston, Mass.); Matthew Geisler (Athens, Ga.); Audra, Campbell, Maggie and Patrick Manahan (all of Indianapolis, Ind.); and her sister: Evelyn (husband Robert) Chipps (Jacksonville, Fla.). She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Ind.
A memorial service celebrating Barbara’s life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, Ind., and officiated by Reverend Les Lofquist. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
Memorial donations in Barbara’s name may be directed to First Baptist Church of Oswego, 2985 E. Church Street, Warsaw, Ind., 46582; or to Grace College and Theological Seminary, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, Ind., 46590 and would be appreciated by the family.