Iliene Mary Hight passed away on May 4, 2024, at home after a brief illness. She was 90 years old and led a full, active life.
Iliene was born on July 27, 1933, in Argos, to parents Frank and Ocie Hardesty and was one of 12 children. She graduated from Argos High School and spent much of her adult life in South Bend before settling in Warsaw after retirement.
After raising her three children, IIiene dedicated more than 33 years to Martin's Supermarket on Elwood Street in South Bend; she retired in 2006. More personally, she is remembered for her love of family, for hunting and fishing -both with her late husband - and time spent with her grandchildren, watching them grow up from her lakeside home. Additionally, she spent many, many hours quilting; she made quilts numbering in the hundreds. Many friends and family have them as treasured gifts.
Iliene was preceded in passing by daughter, Sheryl L. Leddy (1997); and by her husband, Ted R. Hight (2003). She is survived by daughter, Teri Hight; son, Jeff Hight (wife, Diane); and son-in-law, Frank Leddy (husband of Sheryl). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild - all of whom she adored.
Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, is entrusted with care of Iliene and her family. Visitors may join them at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Her life will be further celebrated in a graveside service on Thursday, May 9 at Southlawn Cemetery, 61430 IN-931, South Bend - graveside will begin at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, gifts are appreciated to Hopes Harbor - Lutheran Campus 7922 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804 - a non-profit overnight home for families who have a loved one admitted to Lutheran Hospital.
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