Connie S. Austin Loikits, 67, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in her home.

She was born May 11, 1946, in Paw Paw, Mich., to Volney and Pearl (Bridges) Austin. She graduated form Watervliet High School in 1965.

She was in senior staffing at Manpower Placement, St. Joseph, Mich., for more than 20 years, retiring in 2012. Connie will be remembered by many for her feisty attitude and direct and candid remarks. She lived life with vigor and determination and faced death with courage and grace. Memories of her will be cherished.

She is survived by her companion: Dee Nuell, Warsaw; her companion’s mother: Iris Nuell, Warsaw; her companion’s sister: Joni Kinder, Warsaw; a son: Ron (Brenda) Warman, Stevensville, Mich.; two grandsons: Nathan and Alex Warman; a brother: Ronnie (Connie) Austin, Hartford, Mich.; nephews: Casey Austin and Jeffrey Austin; a niece: Christina Austin; sister-in-law: Judy (Roy) Stanfar; and a cousin: Joanne Reed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father: Alden Bridges.

No visitation is planned and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Titus Funeral Home is caring for the family.