Shirley Lou Kreger, 84, Pierceton, passed away at 2:40 a.m. May 31, 2014, in Mason’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born May 14, 1930, in Pierceton, to Lewis and Anna Rhodes Jones. On Oct. 23, 1948, in Churubusco, she married Lionel J. Kreger, who preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1995. A lifetime resident of Pierceton, she was a graduate of Pierceton High School, class of 1948. She retired from Pierceton School and Whitko School Corporation with 30 years of service as school cafeteria manager. She was a member and elder of Pierceton Presbyterian Church and also a choir member for many years. She also was chairperson for funeral dinners for the church. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center, Pierceton, American Legion Auxiliary and Kosciusko County Historical Society. She enjoyed singing, sewing, cooking, praising and blessing others and serving at the church. In the last three years, she enjoyed the many activities and crafts at the Mason's Healthcare Center. Her family was her pride and joy of which she is survived by her two sons, L. Leslie (and spouse Elaine) Kreger, Warsaw; and Lewis W. (and spouse Vida) Kreger, Grabill; five grandchildren: Melissa (and spouse Chris) Long, Warsaw; Heather (and spouse Mike) Mielcarz, Robbinsville, N.J.; Courtney (and spouse Karena) Kreger, Jacksonville, Fla.; Adam (and spouse Sara) Kreger, Swartz Creek, Mich.; and Ryan Kreger, Grabill; six great-grandchildren, Collin Parker, West Point, N.Y.; Lincoln and Landon Kreger, Swartz Creek; Whitney Long, Fort Wayne; Trevor Long, Bakersfield, Calif.; and Preston Long, Jacksonville, Fla.; and one sister, Donna Hahn, Warsaw. She also was preceded in death by seven sisters and one brother. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Denny Bollenbacher officiating. Burial is in Washington Union Cemetery, Pierceton. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Mason’s Healthcare Activity Fund, 900 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Pierceton Presbyterian Church, 309 S. 1st Street, Pierceton, IN 46562. Condolences may be sent to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
