Juanita M. Uhlig, 90, passed away with family near on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Elkhart Hospice House.
Born in Warsaw, Indiana on March 20, 1930, Juanita was the daughter of Albert Sr. and Mary (Yarman) Cook. She graduated from Elkhart High School.
She would marry Raymond Uhlig on November 19, 1976 in Plymouth.
Before moving to Plymouth, Juanita worked at RR Donnelly in Warsaw as an Executive Secretary and then owned and operated a restaurant in Argos.
Juanita and Ray loved to travel. They had been in all 50 states and many foreign countries including Russia. They also loved camping in their 5th wheel and spent several winters in Texas on the Gulf.
Her family loved her homemade pies. She enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts as well as plays. She loved her church and going to Thursday morning Bible Study.
She enjoyed giving back to her community by volunteering at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Plymouth. She was a board member at the Marshall County Cancer Association, a member of Delta Theta Tau-Zeta Beta, Professional Secretaries International and a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children: Robert (Elaine) Yoder of Elkhart, Dianne (Allen) Rudd of Afton, MN; step-children: (James) Stephen Uhlig of Warsaw, IN, Raymond (Tanya) Uhlig Jr. of Walkerton, IN, Randall Uhlig of Memphis, TN and Christine Villasenor of Warsaw, IN; 5 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brothers: Gilford and Ronald Cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Rhonda Holycross; brothers: Cecil, Albert, Gerald, Paul and Sheldon.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1314 N Michigan St, Plymouth, IN 46563, with Rev. Eric Ahlemeyer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior.
Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church Extra Ordinary Fund, 1314 N Michigan St, Plymouth, IN 46563, Center for Hospice Care, 22579 Old U.S. 20, Elkhart, IN 46516 or the Marshall County Cancer Association, 9739 Sunnyside Drive, Plymouth IN 46563.
Betty Dinius says
It was an honor to know her through her dedicated work with the hospital auxiliary. She was always gracious and had a pleasant expression on her face.
Shirley Gidley says
I’m so sorry! My thoughts and prayers for all
Juanita was a great loving individual, volunteering, always kind words, smiles for those she encountered, an all around person that all wanted to know and be around. Juanita will sorely be missed by all of us.
Jan Boos Bean says
Juanita was a great lady with a love for her family. I enjoyed working with her at Goodrich Jones and Huff many years ago. She took great pride in her work and was an excellent individual. My sympathies to her loved ones.
Janet Newberg says
Sympathy and prayers to Juanita’s family. Loved getting to know her through the hospital gift shop and auxiliary work. Also would chat at the beauty shop! A lovely lady.
Donna and says
Our sympathy to Juanita’s family. We were in PSI together and I worked with her (and for her) at Goodrich Jones & Huff. I always enjoyed being around her.
Donna and says
Our sympathy to Juanita’s family. We were in PSI together and I worked with her (and for her) at Goodrich Jones & Huff. I always enjoyed being around her.
Donna and Allen Pontius says
Our sympathy to Juanita’s family. I worked with (and for) her at Goodrich Jones & Huff and was in PSI with her. I always enjoyed being around her.
Judy Newberg says
I got to know Juanita when we were both volunteering at the hospital Gift Shop. She and I worked back-to-back shifts and always had a chance to chat when changing shifts. She was a lovely lady…both inside and out. Her smile and kind ways will be missed by many. Peace to her memory.
Kirk Kuskye says
My deepest sympathy to all of the Uhlig family!
Gloria Krieg says
We used to attend Auxiliary meetings for the hospital. We had so much fun!
Juanita was a great one to work with. After I left Plymouth of course I didn’t
get to spend time with her. She was a beautiful, sweet gal.
Heaven certainly got a wonderful angel…â¤ï¸
Paula Babcock says
My condolences to Juanita’s family. I got to know her through the auxiliary and gift shop. She was a lovely lady and will be missed.
Paula Babcock
Cindi Eads says
So sorry for your loss.