Iona FretzIona Fretz, age 78, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital.
She was born Feb. 9, 1943, in Plymouth, to Edgar and Mildred Evans Clark. Iona was united in marriage to Donald Fretz on April 22, 1961, in Warsaw. He preceded her on Dec. 23, 2009.
A Warsaw resident since 1960, she operated a home day care for 40 years. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church. Furthermore, she was a member of the Good Sam Club Chapter 47, Warsaw, The Dalton Club and was a longtime auxiliary member of the Warsaw Fire Department. Iona was an avid camper.
She is survived by a daughter, Kim Fretz, of Warsaw; a son, Joe (Amanda) Fretz, of Leesburg; a sister, Martha Baldridge, of Fort Lauderdale; and grandchildren: Meghan (Logan) De Maa, of Fond du Lac, Wis.; and Brayton Fretz, of Leesburg.
She was preceded by siblings, Nora Stephens and Edgar Jr. and John Clark.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Her funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral with Pastor Layne Sumner officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Social distancing is strongly encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, 1515 Provident Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guest register or leave condolence, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
