Elinore E. Bareiss, 90, of Mishawaka, IN, formerly of Marion, IN, passed away at 9:35 am on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Tanglewood Trace. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 5, 1930, to William and Isabella (Higgins) Simon. On June 7, 1952, she married Richard E. Bareiss, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 2017, after 65 years of marriage.
Elinore graduated from high school and received her Bachelor’s degree from Houghton College in Houghton, NY. She was a member of Lakeview Wesleyan Church and volunteered in many capacities. She often led the children’s ministry program. Elinore loved quilting and sewing, and she enjoyed painting, especially oil painting. More than anything, Elinore cherished her family, including her grandchildren. She was dedicated to her Lord and Savior and couldn’t wait to go to Heaven and join her husband in God’s presence.
Survivors include her children, Nancy Bareiss of TX, Shirley J. (Jonathan) Keith of NY, Robert (Lori) Bareiss of Mishawaka, IN, and Catherine Bareiss of South Bend, IN; granddaughters, Sandra, Kristin, Katie, and Christina; grandson, David; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Keller, Norma Cragin, and Joyce Penninger; plus several nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Lakeview Wesleyan Church, 5316 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a funeral to celebrate Elinore’s life will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Lakeview Wesleyan Church, 5316 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
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