Yvonne “Melanie” Freel Ottenhausen, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 25, 2016, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 15, 1963, to Herbert and Martha Parrish Freel in Bartow, Fla. On June 30, 2007, she was united in marriage to David Ottenhausen in Lakeland, Fla. She lived the majority of her life in Warsaw. She earned an associate degree and was a dietary manager for Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, cooking and music. She is survived by her husband, David Ottenhausen, Warsaw; her two daughters, Chelsea Nette and Kaleena “Kalee” (spouse Blake) Bays, both of Warsaw; her sisters, Catrina Freel, Bolingbrook, Ill., and Wendy Cox, Warsaw; her mother, Martha Freel, Warsaw; and her beloved dog, REO. She was preceded by her grandparents; her father, Herbert Freel; a daughter, Adrianna Nette; and a sister, Angela Freel. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Warsaw, with Pastor David Cripe officiating. Burial will be private.
***** Memorials to the family c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580. To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
