Doris Ihnen Obituary, Doris Ihnen has passed away unexpectedly

Doris Ihnen Obituary, Death – Doris June Ihnen, age 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2022, at her residence. Doris Silvius was born on June 24, 1934 in Dixon, Illinois. She is the daughter of Ross Silvius and Nellie (Culler) Silvius. Doris attended Manchester College after receiving her diploma from Morris High School, which is located in Morris, Illinois, in the year 1952. She tied the knot with James L. Ihnen on August 24th, 1954. Before James passed away on January 20, 2001, the couple had been married for a total of 46 years. Doris and James were blessed with four children while they were together: Steve, James Lyn, Janet, and Debra. During their time together, they were married. In 1958, Doris and James experienced the unfathomable anguish of losing their son, James Lyn.

Doris was the kind of lady who had no problem getting her hands dirty. She started her career working at the Heckman Bindery in North Manchester and afterwards moved on to the Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, where she remained until her retirement. She enjoyed being outside as often as possible, particularly when she was tending to her garden or mowing her lawn. The splendor and happiness that Doris discovered in her garden was the source of her constant grin. Everyone who ever met her will remember her warm smile and infectious laugh. The loving memory of Doris June Ihnen will be forever treasured by her son, Steve Ihnen, who resides in Akron; her daughters, Janet Martin and Debra (Jerry) Hartzler, both of whom reside in Akron; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her brother-in-law, Don Werner, who resides in Mount Morris, Illinois; and her sister-in-law, Esther Silvius, who resides in Ashton, Doris’s parents, husband James Ihnen, son James Lyn Ihnen, brothers Dwight C. Silvius and Wayne Silvius, sister Wilma Ruth Werner, sister-in-law Doris Silvius, and son-in-law Edward Allen Martin all passed away before she did. Doris was also predeceased by her sister-in-law Doris Silvius.

Those who are interested in attending graveside ceremonies on November 28, 2022 at noon at South Pleasant Cemetery, which is located at 5064 West 1400 North in North Manchester, are welcome to do so. McKee Mortuary, located at 1401 State Road 114 West in North Manchester, will be open for visitation on Monday, November 28, 2022 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm for family and friends. Funeral services will commence immediately following the conclusion of the visitation, and Pastor Bryan Korrey will preside over the ceremony. Those who are unable to attend the funeral service on December 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. will be invited to a time of memory that will be held at South Pleasant Cemetery.

Donations in Doris June Ihnen’s memory may be made to either the American Heart Association (7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231) or the Wabash County Cancer Society (P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962) Those who wish to do so are encouraged to send their remembrances to the former address of either organization.

Doris Ihnen Obituary, Death – Doris June Ihnen, age 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2022, at her residence. Doris Silvius was born on June 24, 1934 in Dixon, Illinois. She is the daughter of Ross Silvius and Nellie (Culler) Silvius. Doris attended Manchester College after receiving her diploma from Morris High…