Nancy Ann Blum of Winona Lake, passed away at 10:42 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 72.

She was born on May 5, 1943 in LaPorte, to Harlan Bush and Darious (Otter) Bush.

She was a homemaker and had lived in Kosciusko County, for the past two years. Nancy spent most of her life in the LaPorte and Hamlet area prior to moving to Winona Lake in 2014. She graduated from Kingsbury High School in LaPorte. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and making sure to attend their sporting activities. Nancy loved her dog and cat … she was an animal lover … all animals. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Michael (wife Andrea) Blum, Plymouth; Scott (wife Michelle) Blum, Warsaw; Jody (wife Christine) Blum, Semme, Ala.; and her daughter: Sandy (husband Greg) Galloway, LaPorte. Nancy also leaves behind 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother: Tom (wife Barb) Bush, LaPorte; and her sister: Betty Hekter, Freemont.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and two brothers.

No visitation or service is planned. Burial will take place at a later date at Door Village Cemetery in LaPorte.

Arrangements are entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to LaPorte County Animal Shelter, 2855 W. SR 2, LaPorte, IN 46350 and would be appreciated by the family.