HARLAN, INDIANA:
Emma Jean Stieglitz peacefully died on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, at 1:57 p.m. at the age of 88.
She was born February 18, 1929 to Benjamin and Sarah (Kuebler) Anliker in Wolcott, IN. She grew up on a family farm and lived in that community until she moved to Fort Wayne, IN, to attend International Business College. Upon graduation, she worked for Burroughs Office Supply in Fort Wayne as an office manager.
She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was baptized in Francesville, IN, in October of 1950. On June 10, 1951, she married Oliver Stieglitz and moved to the Harlan, IN, community where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a faithful farmwife and mother and enjoyed gardening, sewing, traveling, and tending to the loving care of her husband and children. She faithfully served her church family and community with a willing heart and gifted hands. One of her greatest joys was singing hymns around the piano with her family.
Surviving are her four sons, Jerry (Amber Hanlin) Stieglitz of Rome City, IN; Jeff (Betty Dix) Stieglitz of Harlan, IN: Steve (Jane Weiss) Stieglitz also of Harlan, IN; and Greg (Lisa Hege) Stieglitz of Noblesville, IN; two daughters, Susan (Randall) Gasser of Livonia, MI; and Marcia (Justin) Koch of Morton, IL; two sisters, Mildred (Robert) Clauss of Francesville, IN; Eleanor (James) Bogart of North Judson, IN; one brother, Earl (Elizabeth) Anliker of North Judson, IN; three sisters-in-law, Lavada Stieglitz of Leo, IN; Joan (Marvin) Stieglitz of Spencerville, IN; and Margaret (Charles) Anliker of Florida; one brother-in-law, George (Joyce) Stieglitz of Harlan, IN; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Oliver Stieglitz; an infant son; one brother, Charles (Margaret) Anliker; six brothers-in-law (Harold, Russel, Morris, and Marvin Stieglitz, Robert Clauss and James Bogart), three sisters-in-law (Lenora Stieglitz Sorg, Eleanor Stieglitz Strahm and Imogene Stieglitz).
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Latty Apostolic Christian Church, 12867 Road 82, Paulding, OH 45879, with calling one hour prior.
The family will receive friends from 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the fellowship hall adjacent to the church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.
Memorials can be gifted to the Apostolic Christian LifePoints, 2125 Veterans Rd., Morton, IL 61550 or the Cedars Retirement Center, 14409 Sunrise Court, Leo, IN 46765.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, is handling arrangements.
