Miriam Hawks Obituary
Surviving are 2 sons, Dan Hawks, White Pigeon, MI, Terry (Diane) Hawks, Wakarusa, daughter, Sandra (Stan) Lechlitner, Milford, 3 grandchildren, Amanda (Logan) Messer, Robert (Christa) Lechlitner, Richard (Bethany) Lechlitner, and 4 great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Annabeth Lechlitner, Kayden and Katherine Lechlitner.
Preceding her in death are her parents, sisters, Dorcas Stickel, Lucile Stickel, Pauline (Lawrence) Nusbaum, Ruby Stickel, brothers, Robert Earl Stickel & Arthur L. (Bertha) Stickel.
Miriam was a 1949 graduate of Wakarusa High School, where she was a Salutatorian. She was a volunteer for Brethren Volunteer Service from 1949-1952. For 31 years, she worked in the office at Conn-Selmer, Elkhart, and retired in 1992. She was a life-long member of Baugo Church of the Brethren, Wakarusa, and served as the treasurer for many years. Miriam loved to read, garden and enjoyed nature walks. She always loved to help on the farm, starting as a child.
Visitation will be from 10-11 am Thursday, August, 7, 2025 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, followed by a funeral service at 11 am also at the funeral home. Pastor David Stackhouse of Baugo Church of the Brethren will officiate. Burial will follow at Olive (West) Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Baugo Church of the Brethren, 64051 County Road 1, Wakarusa, IN 46573.
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