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Anne Marie Hontz, 55, of South Whitley, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, with her loving family at her bedside. Born January 28, 1969, in Columbia City, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Curtis Hontz and Sharon (Hyndman) Julian.
She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1987. Anne worked for Peabody Nursing Home as a dietary aide (snack lady) and also Group Dekko as a mould operator for 18 years. She was a member of Columbia City Christian Church for many years.
Anne was a collector of tigers and Walt Disney movies. She was very involved with her family especially her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Anne was an amazing baker. She loved to try new recipes.
Anne is survived by her son, Shawn M. Hontz; grandson, Mathew Hontz; siblings, Kurtis (Laura) Hontz and Janet (Nathan) Cramer; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; stepbrothers, David Julian, and Jody Julian; stepsister, Donna Julian; honorary brothers, Willie Platt and Wade Starkey; and honorary sister, Wendy (Phillip) Ressler. In addition to her parents Anne is preceded in death by her stepfather, Charles Julian; and great-niece, Arianna Hontz.
Visitation will be 3:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 5, 2024, with calling one hour prior also at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, Indiana. Memorial donations may be given in memory of Anne to assist with her funeral expenses. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Anne's family online condolences or sign the online guest book.
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