Warren E. Mason

Warren Edward Mason, age 78 of Elkhart, passed away February 9, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Warren was born March 31, 1943, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Kenneth G. and Ruth G. (Moser) Mason.  He was a graduate of the first four-year class at Penn High School in 1962.  On June 6, 1981, Warren married Martha Turner. Martha preceded him in death in 2010.

Surviving are his children Aaron (Angie) Mason of Osceola and Cindy Summeier of Mishawaka along with his stepchildren Vicky (Arch) Grafton, formerly of Osceola, James (Judy) Phelps of Mishawaka, Marie (Richard) Curths and Dawn (Ray) Summeier, both of Florida. Surviving as well is his daughter in law Kathy Phelps and son in law Will Searfoss, as well as 12 grandchildren: Laura (Garret) LaCluyse, Andrew Mason, Raelyne Summeier, Jason (Crystal) Grafton, Audrey Searfoss, Guy (Tina) Searfoss, Robert (Staci) Phelps III, Amber Phelps, Jessica (Todd) Russell, Wesley (Priscilla) Osmon, Kristee (Justin) Aldora and Joshua Emmans, along with 25 great- grandchildren.   He is survived as well by his siblings Roger (Stella) Mason of Elkhart, Richard Mason of Osceola, Nancy Barrier of Tennessee and Nina Tom of Osceola. Warren was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Lois “Jean” Searfoss, his stepson Robert Phelps Jr., his siblings Norma Rapp, James Mason, Betty Clipp, Mary Reed, Gordon “Wayne” Mason, Ruth Carol Lebello and Charles Mason as well as his granddaughter Laura Watson and 2 great grandchildren Emerson LaCluyse and Amanda Watson.

Visitation will be held from 1-4 pm Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola.  There will also be 1 hour of visitation prior to the noon funeral service on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Cruz Family Funeral Home.  Pastor Michael Cramer of New Life Church will officiate the services and Warren will be laid to rest beside his wife Martha in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart, Indiana.

A livestream of Warren's service may be viewed in the window below at noon on Monday, Feb. 14

Warren was employed as a truck driver with Smith Trucking, Lyon’s Motor Freight and the Yellow Freight for over 30 years before retiring at the age of 66. Although his career in transportation spanned many years, Warren was a farmer all of his life. Growing up on the family farm, Warren tended to the cows and loved driving the International Harvester tractors his family owned.

In his spare time, he was meticulous with his yardwork, taking pride in his lush lawn, spoiling his favorite dog “Dixie” and grilling and cooking out with his family on the river.   He also loved bluegrass music and attending bluegrass festivals and events throughout the Midwest.  He also enjoyed attending New Life Church in Osceola for many years.

In his memory, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or New Life Church.  To light a virtual candle in Warren’s memory, share a story of his life, or leave a message of comfort for his family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.