
Mona R. Bryan, 84, formerly of Argos, passed away in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, at 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Born in Dana, Indiana on July 3, 1928, she was the daughter of Elver Roy and Julia Kay (Hunt) Newlin.
She attended schools in Newport, Indiana, finishing the 10th grade in the Newport High School in 1944.
Mona was married to Wallace Eugene Bryan.
Devoted to her family and friends, they were the crux of her life. She will be sorely missed by them all.
She enjoyed playing euchre and going out to eat. She loved shopping at Wal-Mart and always looked forward to the holidays with her family.
Mona loved feeding the ducks at the pond and enjoyed listening to country music.
She collected porcelain dolls from different states.
Retired from Monsanto at Ligonier, she also worked part time for ten years as a greeter at Wal-Mart.
Mona is survived by her loving family of four daughters and two sons. Her daughters are: Shirley (Larry) Crow, Elkhart: Karen (Jim) Hollar of Argos,: Karma (Randy) Murray, Plymouth: Judy (Doug) Hurford, Plymouth.
Her sons are John Bryan, Walkerton and David Bryan, LaPaz.
Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and four siblings survive as well. Her siblings are Ed Newlin, Illinois: Jack Newlin, Texas, David Newlin, IN. and Peggy Binney, Fl.
Mona is preceded in death by her parents, her former husband and five siblings. They are: Max, Dale, Bob, Maynard Newlin and Jean Hamilton.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 3rd from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will be held at 6 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Mike Dixon officiating. Mona’s family would like to thank the staff at Miller’s Merry Manor and the folks at the Hospice Palliative Care Center for their wonderful care and kindness shown to their mother. Memorials in her name may be made to Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St. Plymouth IN 46563.
Deb ( Thompson ) Riley says
Sorry, to hear about your mom, she was a very neat lady. Karma, if you need anything just hollar , I will come running
Edith Bryan says
We are so sorry for the passing of Mona. She was a great sister-in-law. Whenever we were able to be with her, she would always bring laughter and sunshine. We have many good memories and that is what we wish for everyone. Remember the many good loving memories. She has been a great blessing to us all. Everyone is remembered in our prayers. Love to all, Bob and Edith Bryan and family
Joe & Patty Watts says
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family. We loved her so much. She was one Special Aunt. She always had a kind word. She also never hesitated to correct us when we were younger either, But she had a special way of doing it. You still loved and respected her. She always made you feel important, Like you really counted, when we were young. I have many, many special memories, I will always treasure. RIP Aunt Mona. Love You.
Amanda Knox says
Karma & family,
I\’m sorry for your loss. Mona was always upbeat & friendly. I\’m sure she was an awesome mom & grandma. I pray the Lord bless you all with His comfort, His peace & flood your minds with happy memories.
Love Amanda Knox & family
Abby McIntire says
Dear Karen and family, Gina and family, and Greg and family,
I was sorry to hear to hear of your loss. May God bless your family as you grieve.
Sincerely,
Mark and Abby McIntire/Family
pati justice says
karma kelly and family im so very sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman and will be horribly missed, if theres anything we can do please dont hesitate to call.
love always,
mike and pati justice
Deb ( Thompson ) Riley says
Sorry, to hear about your mom, she was a very neat lady. Karma, if you need anything just hollar , I will come running
Edith Bryan says
We are so sorry for the passing of Mona. She was a great sister-in-law. Whenever we were able to be with her, she would always bring laughter and sunshine. We have many good memories and that is what we wish for everyone. Remember the many good loving memories. She has been a great blessing to us all. Everyone is remembered in our prayers. Love to all, Bob and Edith Bryan and family
Joe & Patty Watts says
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family. We loved her so much. She was one Special Aunt. She always had a kind word. She also never hesitated to correct us when we were younger either, But she had a special way of doing it. You still loved and respected her. She always made you feel important, Like you really counted, when we were young. I have many, many special memories, I will always treasure. RIP Aunt Mona. Love You.
Amanda Knox says
Karma & family,
I\’m sorry for your loss. Mona was always upbeat & friendly. I\’m sure she was an awesome mom & grandma. I pray the Lord bless you all with His comfort, His peace & flood your minds with happy memories.
Love Amanda Knox & family
Abby McIntire says
Dear Karen and family, Gina and family, and Greg and family,
I was sorry to hear to hear of your loss. May God bless your family as you grieve.
Sincerely,
Mark and Abby McIntire/Family
pati justice says
karma kelly and family im so very sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman and will be horribly missed, if theres anything we can do please dont hesitate to call.
love always,
mike and pati justice