Birtie Barcus Nowak

Birtie Barcus Nowak obituary, Medaryville, IN

Birtie Barcus Nowak

Birtie Nowak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary - Winamac on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Birtie F. Barcus Nowak, 86, of Culver, IN passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1938 in Carter, KY to the late Clifton P. and Nora M. (Blevins) Reeder. Birtie was a realtor for many years and then worked at Leer Corporation in Bourbon, IN until it closed in 2002. In 2011, Birtie married Kenneth J. Nowak.
She is survived by:
Kenneth J. Nowak, Culver, IN Husband
George Bogan, Culver, IN Son
Margie Barcus, Wheatfield, IN Daughter
Bill Bogan, Knox, IN Son
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Jimmy Reeder, Brother
John Reeder, Brother
Yvonne Ranaldi, Sister
Wava Reeder, Sister
Margie Galjan, Sister
Loretta Barber, Sister
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Clifton P. and Nora M. (Blevins) Reeder, Parents
Warren W. Reeder, Brother
Billie E. Reeder, Brother
Gleneviere E. Schubert Dubulis, Sister
Robert M. Reeder, Brother
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
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