Bernice Fanning Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bernice Fanning (Upland, Indiana), born in Van Buren, Indiana, who passed away on May 12, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey Banter and Mary "Olive" Banter (Ramseyer); her husband Ronald Fanning; her grandson Brennan Fanning; and her siblings, Doris McIntire (Lawrence), Phyllis Hollans, Mildred Sutton (Pete), R. D. Banter and Ardell Banter.
She is survived by: her children, Ronald "Sam" Fanning (Marion) of Upland, Debra Messler of Upland, Ronda Gilbert (Bob) of Upland, Linda Howell (Marion) of Upland and Dan Fanning (Amy) of Upland; her grandchildren, Michele O'Daire, Richard "Shane" Messler (Sue), Ben Messler (Carla), Tom Fanning (Karla), Kyle Fanning (Shelly), Christy Kindler (Dan), Casey Cox (B. J.), Robert Gilbert (Mel), Derek Howell (Josi) and Eric Howell; her great grandchildren, Deanna O'Daire (Nicole), Dakota O'Daire, Tara Neel (Todd), Alexandria, Tiffany Gonzalas (Ricky), Zachary Messler, Miranda Ortega, Marion, Nicholas Messler of San Diego, CA, Clifton Messler (Stacey) of Fairmount, Layla Messler of Fairmount, Addison of Fairmount, Emmilyn of Fairmount, Laykin of Fairmount, Nolan Fanning of Fairmount, Amaia of Ft. Wayne, Trenten of Ft. Wayne, Maddax of Ft. Wayne, Delanee Howell of Ft. Wayne, Connor, Logan Howell, Van Buren, Allen, Alex Rumfelt, Bryson Fanning, Luke Graham of Cridersville, OH, Justin, Sierra, Brianna Graham, Miranda Riggs, Wyatt, Jace, James Cox and Gwynn Gilbert of Columbus, OH; her great great grandchildren, Khloe, Kolton, Chelby Neel, Alexandria, Gatlyn, Gabby O'Daire, Kaden Mansbarger, Makinzie McCallister, Henry Gonzalas, Matteo, Melenie Ortega and Marion; her brothers, Glen Banter (Marion) and Dennis Banter (Rana); her siblings-in-law, Fairy Banter, Pat Slagel, Violet Stamper and Lewis Hollans; and her daughter-in-law Andrea Riggs. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; and so many special friends.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Upland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11, Upland, Indiana, 46989 or to the Upland Lions Club Backpack Program, P.O. Box 445, Upland, Indiana 46989.
