Katie Svinarich

Katie Svinarich, age 88 and previously of Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

Born Catherine A. Evans, she was the daughter of John and Anna (Logan) Evans. She was born in Duncanwood, OH and attended schools in the area before graduating from nurse’s college in West Virginia.

Katie devoted her life to caring for others. She was a nurse by trade and was a dedicated caregiver. She spent many years working for Kosciusko Community Hospital in the ER and later as Floor Supervisor. She retired in 2011 at age 80.

True to her giving nature, she was tireless as a mother, caring for her son, Robert for many years and devoted as a grandmother. She was generous and compassionate, serious, hardworking and driven. She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and previously a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.

Those who survive with memories to cherish include three sons: Mike (Carol) Svinarich of Albuquerque, NM, Robert Svinarich of Warsaw and Tom (Beth) Svinarich of Denver, CO; six grandchildren: John Michael Svinarich, Logan Svinarich, Amy Svinarich, Beth Anderson, Kate Svinarich and Cami Sceiford and four great-grandchildren: Noah, Emma, Jeremy and Madison. Also surviving are sister, Betty (Don) Emmert and daughter-in-law, Lori Svinarich. Those who preceded Katie in passing include her husband, John Svinarich; son, Richard Svinarich and two siblings, Bill Evans and Helen Moroski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 125 North Harrison Street, Warsaw on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. Friends may gather at the church for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery. Titus Funeral Home - a Life Celebration® provider is entrusted with Katie’s arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 135 North Harrison Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com