Sharon J. Springer, 78, of Brookston, passed away at 5:56 PM, January 15, 2018 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette.

She was born November 25, 1939 in Michigan City, IN to the late Glen Eldon and Arlene Marie (Barkow) Clinger and was a 1960 graduate of Elston Sr. High.

Her marriage of 55 years was to William L. Springer on June 15, 1962 in Lakeland Free Methodist Church in Michigan City; he survives.

Mrs. Springer worked in nursing her entire working career. She was retired from the Indiana Veterans Home after many years as a nurse’s aide.

Sharon was a loving mom and grandmother and family was most important to her. She also enjoyed watching television and reading.

Surviving with her husband Bill are their children, Mary Ann Liphard (husband: Robert) of Lafayette, Alan Robert Springer of West Lafayette, Michael Lloyd Springer of Brookston and John Joseph Springer (wife: Brenda) of Buck Creek; her grandchildren, Brittany, Amber, Keshia, Nathan, Nicole, Karissa, Kaitlyn, Scott, Brooke, Ashlyn, Molly and Kyle and 7 great-grandchildren, Emma, Grace, Kennedy, Amelia, Sabrina, Savannah, McKenna. Also surviving are her sisters, Judy Moran, Ruth Ann Janas and Janet Schafer. Sharon also had a deep affection for her nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death with her parents is a sister, Lynnette Tucker.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 5 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (101 West 4th St. Brookston, IN); Fr. Timothy Alkire to officiate.

Memorials may be made in her name to St. Boniface Catholic Church.