Lois E. Sleighter

Lois E. Sleighter, 95, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home.Born on March 10, 1919 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Thurman G. and Nellie I. (Birtwhistle) Busz.

She was a resident of Pierceton her entire life until moving in with her daughter five years ago. She attended Monroe High School. She was a Machine Operator at Whitley Products, Pierceton for 36 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Pierceton.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen S. (Charles) Levitz of Columbia City; sister, Ada Finken of Pierceton; and grandsons, Charles, IV and Barry Levitz. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City.