June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death.

June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931, in Indianapolis.

She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member of Leesburg United Methodist Church, Leesburg. She was also formerly a member at New Horizon Church, Winona Lake.

Although she retired in 2009, June worked in the mailroom at The Papers, Inc., Milford, for many years.

June was a simple, caring woman who would sacrifice of herself to help others. She loved nature and being with her family.

Those who survive include her two children, son: Kane Kingrey, Largo, Fla.; and daughter: Tacey (Roger) Tracy, Crestview, Fla.; and six grandchildren: Cary (Amanda) Kingrey; Dustin (Brittany) Heldenbrand; Derek (Candy) Tracy; Devin (Christine) Heldenbrand; Misty Tracy; and Ayrielle (Shane) Shepherd. Also surviving are 19 great-grandchildren. Those who preceded June in death include her parents: Larry and Violet Gommadinger; and husband: Richard Vanator on June 15, 1997.

A graveside service honoring the life of June Vanator will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg. Pastor Dave Hummel will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in June’s memory may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Titus Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.