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Eileen Fix Obituary
Eileen was born on May 15, 1930 on the family farm near Pence in Warren County, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Orcelia (Marquis) Lanie. She was a 1948 graduate of Williamsport High School.
She married Richard Wayne Fix on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 in the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoopleston, IL. She accompanied her husband in the Fix Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning business for 18 years in Williamsport. She later worked at Harrison Steel Castings Company for 12 years as a clerk-typist and later served as a secretary for the
warren County Welfare Department for 2 years. She also worked on the election campaign for Allen Sharp.
In 1973 Eileen and her husband moved to West Lafayette and were members of the Blessed Sacrament Church in West Lafayette. Her husband, Richard of 54 years preceded her in death in 2004.
Eileen was an accomplished seamstress. Her hobbies were quilting, flower gardening, Purdue sports, skating, swimming and dancing.
She leaves behind two sons, Fred Albert Fix, Attica and Robert Wayne Fix, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Ryan Fix, Scott Fix, Christine Giurato, Tricia Bhotiwihok, Maryann Fix, Janeece Docal and Breanne Melikan; seven great-grandchildren, Anabelle Giurato, Cole Giurato, Bhena Bhotiwihok, Kilah Bhotiwihok, Mark Melikan III, Andrew Melikan and Celia Trigo. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Sheridan and five brothers, Edward, Willard, Ralph, Raymond "Slim" and Amos "Spud' Lanie.
Friends may call at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 407 S. Perry St., Attica on Saturday, January 4th, from 12:00 p.m. until Rosary Services at 12:45 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Sam Futral officiating. Burial will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery, near Ambia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Warren County Community Foundation c/o Seeger Memorial High School; Via Quest Hospice; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or the CharityWater.org.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
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Rick Tanner
January 4, 2020
Sorry to hear about your mom passing! She was a very sweet lady !!
sherry rater
January 4, 2020
Fred Sorry to read of the passing of your mother.May you hold her memories in your heart.
Tom and Janet Siefert
January 4, 2020
Bob and Fred: With our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Eileen was a special person who was loved by many. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Linda Dillon
January 3, 2020
Eileen was a blessing to me. We had many a time of fun. Roller skating, trips to Florida, line dancing at the Cactus.
Trudy Weaver-Garrett
January 3, 2020
Bob and Fred,
May Peace and Good Memories be with You both and your families.
Pat & Sherri McGraw
January 2, 2020
Fred~
Our condolences to you and your family ~thinking of you!
Kathy O'Kelley (Martin)
January 2, 2020
Bob and Dick - so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I so remember her when we were growing up in Williamsport.
Linda Wallace
January 2, 2020
Fred and Scott, I am so sorry to hear of your mom and grandma's passing. She was a wonderful woman and I dearly loved her. We spent time talking about Warren County on different occasions and I truly enjoyed her humor and stories. I am sorry for your loss.
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