Nicci Lynn Kaufman, 72, Marion, died at Visiting Nurse Hospice in Fort Wayne at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born in Marion to the late Ralph and Dortha (Michael) Hussong.
Nicci graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1963 and was a fork lift operator at RCA for 35 years. She was an avid Colts fan, and she was an animal lover who tried to save the world with animals.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim (Karen) Bates, Virginia; son, David Kaufman, Marion; sister, Pamela Evans; nieces and nephews, Jeff Sollars, Christi Stargel, Gregg Sollars, Rebecca Evans, and Hayward Evans; five great-nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Ronald Sollars.
She was also preceded in death by her older sister, Judith Sollars.
At the family’s request, there will be no services.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W. Dr., Ste. 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.