Mary Lou Burkholder, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 a.m. March 24, 2014, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 21, 1936, in Warsaw to George L. and Lois “Babe” Neff Burkholder. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. She was a caregiver for the elderly and before that she was a manager for Greyhound, Western Union and Yellow Cab Company for many years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order Eagle Lodge, Warsaw. She enjoyed playing bingo, crafts and knitting. Surviving are a son, Roger (and spouse Madeline) Burkholder, Warsaw; a daughter, Gina (and spouse Frank) Bono, Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Sharon (and spouse Kenneth) Baugher and Barbara (and spouse Charles) Sleeth, both of Warsaw; a brother, Owen Burkholder, Warsaw; five grandchildren: Anthony, Gianna and Sophie Burkholder, Alexia and Austin Bono; eight nieces; one nephew; 18 great-nieces and nephews who called her “Lulu.” She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles “Chuck” Burkholder. A celebration of her life will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Cir., Chicago, IL. 60674. Condolences may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
