Mazie Elizabeth Kreicker

Mazie Elizabeth Kreicker, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2026, after a short illness. She lived a full life to the ripe age of 95.
Born and raised in Louisville, Ky., she graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, where she was president of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, and a member of Mortar Board. She married Bill Kreicker in 1951; they made their home and raised their family in Warsaw, Indiana. Mazie and Bill were married for 57 years.
Mazie is survived by her sons: Mike Kreicker (Ann), of Indianapolis; Clay Kreicker (Kathy), of Warsaw; Chris Kreicker (Karin), of Avondale, Pa.; and daughter, Claudia K Dozier (Mark), of Salisbury, N.C. Mazie was blessed to have 11 grandchildren; those are Mike Kreicker Jr., Ryan Kreicker, Liz McKinley, Sarah Winningham, all of Indianapolis area; Keith Kreicker, Warsaw; Lance Dozier, Christiansburg, Va.; Luke Dozier, Rural Hall, N.C.; Lydia Dozier, Charlotte, N.C.; Andrew Kreicker, Yelm, Wash.; David Kreicker, Chapel Hill, N.C.; and Rachael Kreicker, Dallas, Texas. She was grateful for her eight great-grandchildren; they are Elliot, Riley, Michael, Ethan and Leo, Indianapolis area; Jonathan, Millie, Rural Hall, N.C.; and Jonah, Yelm, Wash. Mazie is also survived by her younger sister, Carol Gard; and sister-in-law, Barbara Kilgus, both of Bowling Green, Ky.; as well as many special nieces and nephews across the country. Mazie was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Kreicker, Warsaw; her parents, Roger Schmidt Kilgus and Helen Atwood Jones, Louisville, Ky.; sister, Winifred C. Miller, Louisville, Ky.; brother, Roger R. Kilgus, Bowling Green, Ky.
In her 50s, Mazie earned her master’s in counseling at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne. She was on staff as a counselor at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church for ten years and also served as an elder. She helped launch the church’s Stephen Ministry. Mazie was very active in her church and in the Warsaw community for over 70 years. She was president of three local organizations: Tri Kappa, American Cancer Society and Warsaw Mental Health Association.
Mazie was a voracious reader, typically reading several books each week. She spent time daily working crossword puzzles right up to the time of passing. Mazie loved people and her wisdom and heart of compassion touched many during her seven decades in Warsaw. She supported numerous non-profit organizations across northern Indiana and the world. She had a great sense of humor and spent much of her blessed life laughing. Mazie was tall and known for her beautiful white hair. She enjoyed many close friendships during her lifetime. She was known for her balanced, positive view on life and not being judgmental. Mazie loved and supported local arts and music programs. Her life was marked by prayer, where she faithfully prayed daily for many people.
During Mazie’s 90th year, the mayor of Warsaw, Joseph Thallemer, signed a proclamation declaring July 14 as Mazie Kreicker Day, for her many contributions to the Warsaw community. During Mazie’s 96th year, a birthday celebration and reunion occurred in July at Center Lake Park; over 45 family members and friends, from eight states, attended the festive event.
Mazie will be very missed by her family, friends, church and community. She was a towering woman, ahead of her time in many ways. “Her children arise and call her blessed” (Proverbs 31:28a) … Here is to a “life well lived”.
A celebration of life service for Mazie will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Aaron Klein. Visitation with the family will be held at the church, prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth-Byers Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made, in Mazie’s honor, to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com