Marie J. Holmgrain

Marie J. Holmgrain, 89, Warsaw, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Marie was born Nov. 29, 1932, in Chadron, Neb., the daughter of (the late) Joseph and Dorothy (Bacon) Blundell. Moving to Warsaw in 1972, she was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who was devoted to family and friends and her community, volunteering through Kosciusko Co. Literacy and the KCH Auxiliary. She was a member at First United Methodist Church, the P.O.E. and Zerelda Reading Club and enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was also a voracious reader.

She is survived by Milton Holmgrain, her husband of 67 years; their daughter, Diane Hardy, Carlinville Ill.; grandson, Joseph (Lexi Emerson) Hardy, Springfield Ill.; and her brother, George (Judy) Blundell, Colorado. In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by sisters, Betty Reed and Judy Dau, and brother, Tom Blundell.

A private burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Neb.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.