Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen.

Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived in Marshall County for 50 years before moving to North Judson in 1986, and finally living in Bremen for the past year.

She would marry Russell Heminger who would precede her in death in 1990. On June 14, 1986, Flossie became the bride of Norman Tyson in the English Lake Church in North Judson. He would precede her in death in 2005.

She worked for Norwesco as a press operator for 17 years before her retirement.

Flossie made over 300 quilts and made cabbage patch dolls. She even won a prize with her Mr. T doll. She liked to do upholstery work and going fishing. She treasured memories made with her family, and love baking bread, cinnamon rolls and making candy for her family and friends. She was a great gardener and liked to can food. Flossie loved people and would always invite anyone into her home, especially for the holidays. But above all, she was the perfect mother and grandmother.

Flossie is survived by her children: Carl Heminger, Winamac; Norma (Ted) (Sickman) Nitz, Bremen; and Danny Himinger, North Judson. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 18 1/2 great grandchildren and 8 1/2 great great grandchildren.

Flossie was preceded in death by her parents: husbands: Russell Heminger; and Norman Tyson; son: Arthur; infant daughter: Wanda; an infant grandson; and her 12 siblings.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service in the church. The service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, in the English Lake Church, located at 2750 S. 650 W., North Judson.

Burial will be held in Oakhill Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care, Plymouth, or to the English Lake Church.