Mary F. Shepler
Mary F. Shepler, 103, of Logansport passed away at 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Chase Center. Born on January 20, 1913 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Buffington) Cox. On January 21, 1933, she married Harold “Shep” Shepler. He preceded her in death in June of 1973.
Mary retired from the H.W. Gossard. She was a member of Church of the Brethren in Logansport and she enjoyed fishing, listening and watching the birds, going to B&K West and Sycamore but most of all spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughters: Mary Campbell of Warsaw; and Carolyn Ream of Warsaw; grandchildren: Shelley (David), Jensen, Angela Shepler, David (Mindy) Benn, Devon (Kim) Benn, Dana (Jessica) Benn, Lisa (Terry) Bratton, Ronald (Karen) Hochstetler, Rena Bratton and Gerald (Linda) Hochstetler; nephew: Richie (Susie) Cox and niece: Sharon Frushour. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren, 29 great-great-grandchildren and many step great-grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one son: William E. “Shep” Shepler and brother: Oral Cox.
Graveside Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, at Deer Creek Cemetery in Onward. Lineup for the funeral procession will be at noon at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or donate online to www.stjude.org.