Mildred Frantz

Mildred R. Frantz, 96 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 1:40 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2014 in The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On October 13, 1917, she was born in Bluffton, Indiana to Theophilus and Mary Louise (Tillman) Gavin. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Frantz on December 24, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2012. After living in Bluffton and Vincennes, Mildred moved to Warsaw in 1958. She was an elementary school teacher, teaching at Liberty Center, Wells County, Vincennes and Warsaw Schools, retiring in 1980. She was a graduate from Ball State Teachers College in 1937. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Warsaw, where she was involved with the Choir and Women’s Circle. Her memberships included Mobile Meals, Chairman Community Concerts, Live and Learn Homemaker Club, County Choral Club, retiring in 1996, Zerelda Reading Club, Salvation Army Auxiliary and Retired teachers Association. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Alice Garrett, Warsaw and her son, James Richard (and spouse Nanette) Frantz, Warsaw; three granddaughters, Stephanie (and spouse Jim) McDairmant, Warsaw, Jennifer (and spouse Justin) Smith, Fort Wayne and Olivia (and spouse Dan) Coons, Warsaw; four great grandchildren, Darby, Andon, Olivia and Wyatt. She was also survived by her niece, Beverly Fort, Nashville. She also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Gavin. A funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 15, 2014 in First United Methodist Church, Warsaw with Pastor Scott Carmer and Pastor Bill Wood officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Friday, August 15, 2014. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 179 South Indiana Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580, The Salvation Army, 501 Arthur Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580 or to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row, Suite #210, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808.