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Patsy Sparks

September 1, 1942 — November 19, 2023

Patsy (Bucher) Owens-Sparks, 81, of Mentone, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.


Patsy was born on in September 1, 1942 the daughter of Frank and Charlotte (Hamilton) Bucher. She graduated from Laketon High School.


She married the late William Owens on February 9, 1963 and then to the late German Sparks on November 30, 2012.


She was the owner of Lantern Café in Silver Lake serving the community for 21 years. She liked cooking for her family, loved listening to Elvis, and enjoyed tending to her flowers and gardening. Patsy never liked animals, but took a liking to her daughter Carol’s cat Sabre. She treasured being with her grandchildren and family.


Pasty grew up in the Silver Creek Church of God. She later would attend Light House Pentecostal Church, Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church, the Family Worship Center, and lastly New Creation Fellowship. She loved her churches and made many friends along the way. She enjoyed helping others, gave to many local organizations, and would on many occasions buy groceries for others when they were in need.


Patsy will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sheryl Carnes of North Manchester, Jeffery (Lori) Owens of Silver Lake , Carol (Bryan) Severns of Mentone, and Shelly (Wes) Yarian of Akron; stepchildren Brenda Gaerte of North Manchester and Duane Owens of Warsaw, 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and a brother Steven (Cindy) Bucher of Silver Lake.


She was preceded in passing by both parents, her husbands, William and German, great-grandchild Emmit Severns, and sister Jane Chaney.


A visitation with family and friends will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Ct. Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Patsy’s life will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in the funeral chapel with Rick Johnson and Wedstel Shephard officiating. Interment will follow in Silver Creek Cemetery.


The family kindly request the memorial donations to:

TVHS Boomerang Backpacks

C/O Tippecanoe Valley High School

8345 IN-19, Akron, IN 46910


To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patsy Sparks, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Saturday, November 25, 2023

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels

2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580

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Service

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels

2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580

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