Calling(s)

Thursday, June 10, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church, 101 South Cherry Street, Avilla

Service

Thursday, June 10, 2:00 PM Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church, 101 South Cherry Street, Avilla

Obituary

Rheta Mae Igney, 86, of Kendallville died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:30 a.m. at her residence.

She was born November 22, 1934 in Adams County to Walter T. and Lucille (Purdy) Butcher.

On April 26, 1958 at Bethany EUB Church in Decatur, she married Doyle K. Igney. He survives in Kendallville.

Rheta was a 1952 graduate of Decatur High School in Decatur.

She had worked as a Florist at Baker's Fruit and Flower Farm in Kendallville, but spent most of her life caring for her family as a homemaker.

Mrs. Igney was a member of Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla where she was an organist for over 50 years. She was also a very active member of the United Methodist Women, locally and regionally where she held offices, and she was also involved statewide and nationally.

Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia (Myron) Noward of Oliver Lake, Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Bradley (Sandy) Igney, DDS of Big Long Lake, Wolcottville; a daughter-in-law, Beth Igney of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren, Jacob (Laura) Igney of Richmond and Christien Noward of Oliver Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Mary (Schwartz) Butcher; a son, Steven Igney; and a sister, Marlene Butcher.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church, 101 South Cherry Street, Avilla with Pastor Shalimar Holderly officiating.

Burial will follow at Avilla Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials may be directed to Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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