Barbara Jane Martin, 78, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at her home.
She was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Frankfort, IN, to Ernest Edward and Viola Grace (Ham) Baughman.
Barbara enjoyed baking for her family and multiple crafts, such as painting, drawing and sewing. She loved music, playing both the piano and organ as well as singing.
Surviving are her beloved children, David Allen Creech of Mishawaka, IN, Cindy L. Creech of Niles, MI, Tina Marie Ward of Osceola, IN, Nanie Ann Creech of Sterling, VA, Charles Christopher Creech of LaPorte, and Karl Ernest (Verali) Creech of Rolling Prairie; 11 grandchildren, Kristina M. Davis, Johnathan M. Tripp, Melissa M. Tripp, Karl Creech, Jeremy Creech, Aimee Creech, Karlos Creech, Sarah Creech, Christopher Creech, Leanne Creech, and Kyle Creech; 10 great-grandchildren, Chase Sears, Zachary Davis, Chyanne Davis, Cameron Davis, Ayriana Tripp, Jordan Tripp, Gage Tripp, Josiah Tripp, Vin Creech, and Vy Creech; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Cleveland Martin; two sons, James Michael and Patrick Jon Creech; and a grandson, Jim Creech.
A private family service will be held. Burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice.
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