Obituaries

December 26, 1927 to October 26, 2019

WINAMAC - Sarah Margaret Bleicher, 91, of Indianapolis, (formerly of LaPorte) passed away at 5:45 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.

She was born Dec. 26, 1927 in Francesville, to the late Herman and Irene Margaret Hackett Nightengale. She grew up in Winamac and spent most of her life in LaPorte. She married Arthur E. Bleicher who preceded her in death on April 16, 1983.

She is survived by:
Arthur E. "Jake" (Connie) Bleicher, Jr., Indianapolis, Son
James P. "Jim" Bleicher, Monroe, NY, Son
John (Gina) Adamson, Grandson
Sara Johnson, Granddaughter
Amanda (Adam) Clark, Granddaughter
Arthur E. "Ted" (Miranda) Bleicher III, Grandson
Jeff (Brittany) Bleicher, Grandson
Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Edward (Elaine) Bleicher, Brother-in-law
Gertrude Bleicher Stout Rife, Sister-in-law
Gretchen Bleicher, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Nancy Bleicher Adamson, Daughter
Carrie Adamson, Granddaughter
1 Great-Granddaughter
Caroline (Ray) Maurer, Sister
Richard "Dick" (Bert) Nightengale, Brother
Thomas (Liz) Nightengale, Brother
David Nightengale, Brother
Phillip (Thelma) Nightengale, Brother
Robert Bleicher, Brother-in-law
Carl Bleicher, Brother-in-law
Lewis Bleicher, Brother-in-law
Esther (Mel) Dust, Sister-in-law
George Bleicher, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Bleicher was a proud wife of a World War II veteran and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was retired from Howmet factory in LaPorte and was a member of the Howmet Quarter Century Club. She enjoyed volunteering at the local senior center and serving meals on wheels. She loved her dachshund, Pepper. She devoted her life to her husband and children. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Arthur E. Bleicher III officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to LaPorte Senior Center or VFW Auxiliary.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.