Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Anita Copeland
Anita Copeland, 94, of Celina, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Miller Place.
She was born on April 6, 1924, in Ohio City, OH to Andrew J. and Laura (Kreischer) Bolenbaugh who preceded her in death. On June 26, 1942, she married Carl R. Copeland and he passed away on July 6, 2005.
Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" (Ruth) Copeland of Fort Wayne, Barry (Lois) Copeland of Celina; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a sister Pearl Whitehead of Celina.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Bonnie Hullinger; 6 brothers, DeLoyd, John, LeRoy, Alan, Bill, Donald and 3 sisters, Arlene, Margaret and Ethel.
Anita worked at Dave Valentine's Hardware in Rockford, Van Fleet's Drug Store, Rockford Canning Factory and Huffy's.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018, at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina with Rev. Diane Mendelson officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Community Health Professionals.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lehmandzendzelfh.com.
