Wanzie L. Fojtik

WANZIE L. (WALTERS) FOJTIK, of Harlan, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at her home. Born on June 21, 1928, in Vaughn Mills, Ky., Wanzie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and great-grandmother. She provided private childcare in her home for over 40 years, finally retiring at age 70. She wa a faithful member of North Scipio United Methodist Church in Harlan. She loved working hard in her gardens, traveling with her children and grandchildren, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her three children, Sharon L. Kale of Hicksville, Ohio, Virgil (Edith) Fojtik of Harlan and Christin C. Fojtik-Collins of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Dawn Kale of Houston, Texas, Shellie (Jay) Burden of Fort Wayne, Todd Fojtik of Harlan and Chad Kale of Kathleen, Ga.; brother, Earl Walters of Hicksville, Ohio; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Wanzie was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Stanley J. Fojtik, in 2005; her son, Lonnie A. Fojtik; her parents, Henry and Minnie Walters; five brothers; and one sister. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at North Scipio United Methodist Church on State Road 37, Harlan. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Harlan. Private burial in Harlan Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.