Josie was married to Marvin C. Bland, who passed in 2015. Josie worked at Sears for almost 40 years and was a member of the Harvester Ave Missionary Church. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sewing. Surviving are daughters, Lori (Wes) Wiederkehr and Sheila (Ben) Guthrie; daughter in law, Joyce Bland; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; son, Terry Bland; and husband, Marvin C. Bland.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Harvester Ave Missionary Church, 3331 Harvester Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46803 with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Spanish Ministry at Harvester Ave. Missionary Church.
