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Nancy J. Bixler
March 11, 1936 - September 5, 2024
Nancy J. Bixler, 88, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm surrounded by family at Ignite Medical Resort, Chesterton, Indiana.
Private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana.
She was born March 11, 1936 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Kenneth G. and Genevieve T.(Walong) Brinckman. On December 18, 1954 in Michigan City, Indiana she married Roger E. Bixler who survives in Michigan City, Indiana along with a daughter, Kenlynn (Matt) Swenson of Michigan City, Indiana; son, Michael (Jean) Bixler of Battle Creek, Michigan; two grandchildren, Maggie Bixler, Greggory Bixler; and two great-grandchildren, Spencer and Breanna Campbell; two sisters, Marsha Pawloski of La Porte, Indiana, Rebecca (Rick) Doperalski of La Porte, Indiana; brother, Craig Brinckman of Michigan City, Indiana; She was preceded in death by sister, Carol Brinckman Wilson;
Earlier in her working career Nancy was secretary for Edgewood Elementary School, Michigan City, Indiana. She was known as "Busia" to all her family and friends. She enjoyed doing handy work around her home, camping with family and friends, sewing, but her greatest love was always being available to aid the needs of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family wishes to recognize the Dunes Hospice Group and Ignite Medical Resort for the kindness, care shown to Nancy and her family.
Contributions may be made to Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383
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