Brenda Joy Friesner

Brenda Joy Friesner, age 69 of Granger, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of August 21, 2025. Brenda was born February 9, 1956, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Byron “Barney” and Shirley Lou (Bunch) Friesner. She was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1974 and later began a 35 year career as an administrative assistant at Bayer (formerly Miles Laboratories) in Elkhart.

She is survived by her sisters Yolanda Emley, Cheril (Jim) Sadural, and Darlyne (Rusty) Toombs, along with her nieces and nephews, each of whom she loved as if they were her own children; Allyson (Braden Hurley) Emley, Aaron Courtney, Kyle (Kelsey) Toombs, Kendra (Brad) Morris, Adrienne Sadural and Alex (Krystal) Sadural, as well as 11 great nieces and nephews. Surviving as well is her favorite furry friend, Lily the cat.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Friday, August 29, 2025, at Osceola Grace Church, 58343 S Apple Rd, Osceola, IN 4656. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10 am funeral service at Osceola Grace Church on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with Pastor David Knight officiating. Following the service, Brenda will be laid to rest in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Cruz Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Brenda loved children. She was a longtime member of Osceola Grace Church, where she taught Sunday School for 3 and 4 year olds for 23 years, and was active with her Life Group. Her love for the Lord was evident in everything she did. She was an avid fan of Indiana University Basketball and the Green Bay Packers, so much so that her family and friends were warned not to call during the games. She also loved to watch the series “The Chosen”, the Hallmark Channel, and game shows on TV.

Her family meant the world to her. She loved Christmas and all of the holiday traditions her family shared together. She loved any chance to spend time with her family. Brenda also loved fast cars, and was particularly fond of her black Chevy Camaro. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was able to talk to anyone about anything at all. She was also an amazing cook.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her memory to the children’s ministry at Osceola Grace Church. To light a virtual candle, share a story of Brenda’s life, or leave a message of comfort for the family, please follow the links provided on the Guestbook tab above.

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