Juanita Kottka, 72, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Born in LaPorte, Indiana on July 11, 1948 she was the daughter of Carl and Nancy (Thomas) Mangun.
On April 25, 2014 she married Steven in Plymouth.
Juanita loved serving people and worked as a “crew mom” at McDonald’s for fifteen years as a grill cook before she retired. Everyone she worked with loved and respected her. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, watching game shows, soap operas, spending time with her kittens, collecting trolls, angels and miscellaneous Knick knacks. Juanita loved attending Faith Baptist Church whenever she was able.
She is survived by her husband Steven of Plymouth; daugthers: Tracey Crow and her companion Greg Gross of Plymouth, Christina Prater and her companion Tamara Crail of Austin, IN and Katrina (Sam) Ayala of LaPorte; son Anthony (Jennifer) Crow of Plymouth, IN; sisters, Ada Duckett of Kokomo, IN and Martha (Marty) Rhunow of Macy, IN; 43 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, children, Kimberly and Jerry, siblings: Dale, Marlene, Irma and Judy.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Paul Whitworth officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
PLEASE NOTE: For your protection, the entire funeral home staff will wear masks. It is mandated that family members and their guests do so as well.
Brian Miller says
Grandma you will be missed by many till we see each other again
Laurie Wilkinson says
Paula and I are sorry for your loss. She was a special lady to many. She will be missed.
Darrell Hylton says
I offer my Condolence’s to family & friends who knew Juanita anyone who knew her know she was a very kind person I hope she’s an inspiration to others to carry on her kindness the world has lost a very special person who has brought joy to others we need more people like her she will be missed may you RIP mom yes I thought of her as my second mom
Vera Davies says
Juanita was a wonderful lady. I seen her as another mother. I am sending love hugs and prayers for all the family.. Wish I could be there.. Will be there in spirit… Rest easy now Juanita
Tina Manka says
Juanita is my Aunt. She is a wonderful person who cared about others. My mother and her were the best of friends. May Hod hold you in the palm of his hands.until we meet again.