AGNES M. BAUER

Agnes M. Bauer, age 81 of Columbia City, IN died at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN. Born in Jefferson Township, IN on July 23, 1926, she was the daughter of Leo James and Cora Gertrude (Stewart) Bauer.

Except for a short time in Fort Wayne, IN, Miss Bauer has resided her lifetime in Jefferson Township, Whitley County, IN. She graduated from Jefferson Center High School with the Class of 1944. After graduation, she was employed by Lincoln Life Insurance Co., Fort Wayne, IN in the Pension Department where she retired in 1991. A devout Catholic, she was a lifelong member at St.Catherines Catholic Church and its Rosary Sodality for more than 50 years.

Survivors include a cousin, Kenneth Stucker of Huntington, IN; friends, Carl (Bobbie) Nix and Kathy (Larry) Sheets both of Columbia City, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and friend, Carrie M. King.

To honor Ms. Bauers wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at St. Catherines Catholic Church, State Road 9 South, Columbia City, IN with Father Kenneth Sarrazine officiating. Burial will follow at St. Catherines Cemetery. Memorials may be given in memory of Ms. Bauer to St. Catherines Catholic Church Masses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send condolences, sign the guest register, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com