Susan Blackburn

Susan Blackburn, 67, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at home. She was born to James and Wilma (Ritchie) Blackburn on January 4, 1949 in Niles, Michigan.

She worked as a nursing assistant and activities director at Miller’s Merry Manor for fourteen years and Lakeland Healthcare for six years. She was also a great waitress and enjoyed serving the locals at Cocinero’s, The Channel Marker, and Wawasee Café.

Susan will be missed by her daughter, Kelley (Joel) Katzer of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Patrick, Casey, Katelynn, Cayden, Adalyn, and Daniel; a sister-in-law, Ruth Blackburn; and many nieces and nephews.

Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she cherished her time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sandra Walter; a sister-in-law, Carol Phillips; and two brothers, Ronald Joe and James “Jimmy” Blackburn.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 12 PM at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan.

Family and Friends will be received at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milford, Indiana on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 5-8 PM.

Memorial contributions may be given to Living Faith Fellowship of Elkhart, Indiana.