MARTHA I. BURNWORTH

Martha I. Burnworth, age 87, of North Webster, IN died Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. at the Oaks Living Center, Columbia City. Born on February 14, 1920 in Marion, Grant County, IN the daughter of Leslie and Emma (Wolfe) Wagoner.

In 1956, she moved to North Webster, IN from the Marion, IN area. Martha attended Marion Schools and married Thurman Lee Burnworth on March 30, 1951 in Marion. He passed away in 1989. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her children, Gregory L. (Bonnie) Burnworth of Winona Lake, IN, Leslie A. (Dan) Rex of Columbia City, Jon D. Burnworth of North Webster, IN; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary D. Burns of Marion, IN and Leatha (John) Werstler of Pierceton, IN; brother, Merritt (Mary Jane) Wagoner of Gas City, IN. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Burr, Mervin, Audrey, Don and Billy Wagoner and a sister, Elsie Harris.

Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2007 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service is 10 a.m. on Monday, November 12, 2007 at the funeral home with Pastor Bryan Koorey of Warsaw Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Mock Cemetery, North Webster, IN. Memorials may be given in Mrs. Burnworths memory to Whitley County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send family condolences, sign the guest register or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com .