It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Delores J. Houtz of Angola, Indiana, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Delores J. Houtz to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Delores is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Delores' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by : her husband Clarence K. "Red" Houtz; her parents, Albert Kensill and Sophia Kensill; and her brother Richard Kensill. She is survived by : her children, Michael Houtz (Doris Willis) of Lake James and Brenda Houtz (Colleen Cole) of Clarkston, Michigan; and her sisters, Janice Ecenbarger (Don) of Angola and Marilyn Cruze (Rick) of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by six grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Scouts of America.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pinnington Funeral and Cremation Services