Ina L. Stitz

Ina L. Stitz, 92, of Remington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus of West Lafayette.  Ina was born on July 8, 1932, in Gilboa Township, Benton County. She was the beloved daughter of the late Chester and Amelia L. (Kyle) Dexter. Ina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, and her two brothers and seven sisters.

Ina was a proud 1950 graduate of Gilboa High School and a lifelong, faithful member of the United Methodist Church. She married her grade school sweetheart, Wayne W. Stitz, on December 2, 1951, at the Remington United Methodist Church. They were married for 71 years and shared a beautiful life together until Wayne's passing on October 12, 2023.

Ina worked alongside her husband Wayne on the farm in Gilboa Township, Benton County for 15 years. In 1966, Wayne and Ina purchased the Howard Funeral Home and provided funeral services to the community until 1994. In June of 1972, they purchased Howard Furniture and Carpet Store. In 1981 they expanded the funeral home business with the purchase of McMullan Funeral Home in Kentland, IN with their son Steve. Ina and Wayne enjoyed wintering in St. Petersburg, Florida for 30 years where they were avid card players and competitive shuffleboard champions, sharing many joyful moments with friends and family.

Ina was an accomplished pianist. She found enjoyment playing the piano as a young girl and continued well into her senior years. Ina shared her talents with her community and family and will be remembered fondly for playing fast-paced ragtime jazz music.

She was a sports enthusiast and loved attending events, especially those involving her children and grandchildren. Fountain Park Chautauqua held a special place in her heart, where she spent cherished time with her family and friends each July.

Ina is survived by her four children, Dennis R. (Jean) Stitz of Remington, Dianne K. (Bob) Braaksma of Monticello, Steven W. Stitz of Kentland, and John W. (Tricia) Stitz of Westfield, IN.

She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Lindsey (Chris) Burns of Remington, IN, Leah (Kerry) Mathew of Rensselaer IN, Michael (Diane) Stitz of Chesterton, IN, Kyle Braaksma of Nashville, TN, Jeffrey (Sarah) Stitz of Knoxville, TN, Jason Stitz of Kentland, IN, Evan Stitz of Indianapolis, IN, Lauren Yarling (Chaise) of Minneapolis, MN, Nolan Stitz of Nashville, TN and Claire Stitz of Noblesville, IN.

13 great-grandchildren. Tyler, Mackenzie and Carter Burns, Owen, Emmie, Luke and Jake Chappell, Corbin and Courtney Mathew, Kennedy (Zach) Burris, Eleanor, Emilia, Henry and Beatrice Stitz and Emera Yarling.

Great-great grandchild, Colt Burris.

The visitation will be held from 10:00 AM (EDT) until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 PM (EDT) on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Interment will follow at the Remington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Remington United Methodist Church or Fountain 
Park Chautauqua, Remington, Indiana.

Ina's family invites you to share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.