MARSHA C. SCHINBECKLER

Marsha Colleen Schinbeckler, age 61, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:48 pm Monday, January 10, 2011 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born on August 29, 1949 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Marshall C. and Gayle M. (Brumbaugh) Schinbeckler.

She is a lifetime resident of Columbia City and had lived 60 years at her present home.She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1967 and received an Associate Degree from International Business College.She worked at Lincoln Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, retiring in 1991 after over 20 years of service. She also was an Avon Sales Representative for more than 30 years. During her career with Avon she earned the Honor Society, Mrs. Albee's Award for 24 years and from 2000-2009 she was awarded the Avon Rose Circle Award. She loved to collect Precious Moments.

Survivors include her mother, Gayle M. Schinbeckler of Columbia City; aunt, Carol Schinbeckler of Greenfield and several cousins.She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall C. Schinbeckler and brother, Michael Schinbeckler.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 at the funeral home with Pastor Curtiss Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at South Park (Annex) Cemetery.Memorial gifts may be given inMs. Schinbeckler's memory to Whitley County Humane Society.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.