Josephine Kearns
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Josephine Kearns, a longtime North
Webster resident, passed away quietly
on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 11:36
a.m. in Peabody Retirement Community,
North Manchester. She was 79 years old.
Born on Feb. 27, 1940, Josephine was
one of seven children and the daughter
of James Layne and Judy Freeman Layne.
She worked for many years as a machine
operator for Dana Weatherhead in
Syracuse.
On Feb. 22, 1975, Josephine was united in marriage to
David Kearns. The two were married for 10 years before his
unexpected passing on March 11, 1985.
Josephine was dedicated to her family and the wellbeing
of her children. Nothing meant more to her than time spent
with them except perhaps time spent with her grandchildren.
The family loved time spent with her too, especially if
she was going to cook – Josephine was an amazing cook and
enjoyed gardening for many years. She was a member of
American Legion Auxiliary Post 253 and previously of the
VFW Auxiliary. She loved to sing and dance and enjoyed
watching sprint car racing.
Those who survive include four daughters, Brenda (Dave)
Darland, of Atlanta, Ind.; Sherry (Tim Kelly) Elliott, of
Lavonia, Ga.; Dottie Love, of Defiance, Ohio; and Jody (Scott)
Shaske, of Pierceton; three sons, Doug (Susie) Elliott, of
North Webster; Terry (Lonie Bloom) Elliott, of North
Webster; and David (Michelle) Kearns, Jr., of Fort Wayne; and
two sisters, Ethel Miller of Defiance, Ohio, and Virginia Ann
McGuire of Richmond, Ky. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren
and numerous great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, David Kearns, Sr., those who
preceded her in passing include brothers, Jimmy Layne and
Harold Layne; sisters, Nell Beagle and Juanita Greene; and
her parents.
A life celebration will be held at Titus Funeral Home,
2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, on Monday, July 22 at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday, July 21 from
noon to 2 and 4 to 6 p.m.
Burial will take place in the Mock Addition of North
Webster Cemetery following Monday’s service.
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Memorials to National Alzheimer’s Association –
Northeast Indiana Chapter,
