SHERRY L. IHOLTS

Sherry L. Iholts, age 59, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday January 28, 2014 at her residence, after an extended illness.Born on October 22, 1954 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Graves) Kessler.

She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1973 and on March 26, 1983 she married Richard Iholts in Churubusco.She was a lifetime resident of Columbia City.She worked as a transportation dispatcher at North American Van Lines prior to becoming ill.She enjoyed shopping along with feeding and watching birds.

Survivors include her loving husband Richard Iholts of Columbia City; a sister Pamela Born of Fort Wayne; three nephews Josh (Jennifer) Born of Columbia City, and Henry and Shawn Born both of Fort Wayne.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services for Sherry will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the funeral home with Pastor John Cummings officiating.Memorial gifts can be made in memory of Mrs. Iholts to Parkview Whitley Hospice.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.