Last Updated on January 11, 2018 by cassnetwork
Edith I. Mikesell, 74, of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 5:51p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.
Born on January 5, 1944 in Deputy, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Robert William and Belle (Smith) Sage.
Edith retired from Rochester Metal Products where she worked for over 15 years. She was an avid reader, quilting in her younger years and she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren most of all.
Survivors include her children, Timothy Mikesell of Kewanna, Todd Mikesell of Sumter, South Carolina, Robin Gould (John) of Star City, Troy Mikesell (Sharon) of Athens, Rhonda Vanderwall of Kewanna, Tracey Mikesell (Danielle) of Merrillville and Terry Mikesell of Logansport and sisters, Bernice Coppage of Madison and Mary Barrett of Deputy. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by sisters, Edna May Williams and Ruth Ellen Sage and brothers, George, Robert, Jr., David, Harold “Jim” and Ivan Lester Sage.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley’s Children Hospital and/or Wounded Warriors Association.
Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Mikesell family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.