Barbara J. Kreis, 69, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind.

On May 26, 1945, she was born in Warsaw to Rouff and Bertha (Bell) Albertson. She was united in marriage to Dyrell “Buck” Kreis on July 18, 1978, in Claypool, who survives.

A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Barbara retired from Zimmer Inc. where she worked in the bone cement department. She also was co-owner of Country Pet Shed, Claypool.

Barbara was a member of Warsaw Family Worship Center, American Legion Post Auxiliary Post #49 Warsaw and the Moose Lodge, Warsaw.

She is survived by her husband: Buck Kreis, Claypool; a son: Dyrell A. Kries, Claypool; her daughter: Janice Dove, Warsaw; two sisters: Linda Elliott, Warsaw; and Mary Watson, Sidney, Ind.; five grandchildren: Zachary (Morgan) Rautenkranz, Montgomery, N.Y.; Kayla Dove, Warsaw; Jimmy Dove, Warsaw; Payton and Payge Kreis, Claypool; two great-grandchildren: Claire Dove and James Dove IV and Diana Rautenkranz.

Barbara was preceded in death by a daughter: Jackie Rautenkranz; two sisters: Wilma Hicks and Velma Spears; and her brother: Roger Albertson.

Visitation is planned for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in the funeral home with Pastor William Whitaker officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kreis Family, c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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