CORUNNA - Sandra J. "Toni" Spade, 86, of Corunna, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Astral at Auburn.
She was born on Oct. 28, 1938, in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Gladys L. (Hewitt) West.
Toni was a proud graduate of Auburn High School and took great pride in being a Red Devil.
For more than 40 years, she worked alongside her husband, Larry, at their family business, Spade Heating and Plumbing.
A longtime member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Toni's faith and family were central to her life. She loved being outdoors, whether tending to her yard, enjoying the sunshine, or simply taking in the beauty of nature around her.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Larry Spade, of Corunna; daughter, Shawn E. Spade, of Corunna; son and daughter-in-law, David and Lisa Spade, of Corunna; grandchildren, Grant M. (Chantal) Crabtree, of Corunna, Morgan (Tyler) Barry, of Corunna and Kaylee (Zack Houser) Spade, of Kendallville; great-grandchildren, Brooks, Grady and Conner Crabtree, of Corunna; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Janet West, of Auburn; niece, Lynn West, of Auburn; and nephew, Brian West, of Auburn.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Doug Spade, in 1964.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 4-7 p.m., at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main St., Auburn.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior from 10-11 a.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn.
Memorial donations may be made to Maple Grove United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main St., Auburn.
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Rieke Sue
October 14, 2025
The memory I want to keep close to our heart is the day Brian and I drove back to the pond and Toni was burning and sitting drinking her drink. We sat with her giggling about all the stories we recalled with Brian and Dave when they were boys. She always loved talking about the mischief the two of them got into. Her "giggles" were contagious! Toni was always happy every time we saw her! We´ll miss her dearly and she will always be in our hearts! RIP
Marsha Fox-Cook
October 14, 2025
Toni was my best friend and neighbor for many years! Toni played the piano, my favorite was
ABBA DABBA HONEYMOON!! We would "try" to sing!
Remember our convertible days!
Miss you my friend may you..Rest In Peace in the Lord´s Arms in His Blue Heaven, AMEN
DOUGLAS STAFFORD
October 14, 2025
SORRY FOR TONI PASSING BUT HER EARTHLY LIVING WAS PAINFULL FOR HER.SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A KIND STRONG WOMAN WITH GOOD CHARACTER AND HUMOR ALSO.
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