Anita Cassidy

Anita Cassidy, age 84, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. She was born on November 5, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Emagene (Lemmon) Bowen in Kendallville, IN. On March 5, 1961, she married James Alan Cassidy in Ligonier, IN; he preceded her in death on June 19, 2012.

Anita worked at Studebaker in South Bend where she met Jim, and had also worked in Chicago for many years. She was a miniature enthusiast and a very talented crafter. Anita also owned and worked in several antique shops over the years. She especially enjoyed reconnecting with old friends when she returned to the area and working in downtown Syracuse at Yours, Ours, & Mine antique store.

She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne (Carl) Bailey of North Carolina and Barbara (John) Mazzolini; and two grandchildren, Brittany Jean Mann & Sean James Mullahy all of Illinois; siblings, David W. (Pamela) Alles, Ligonier, Catherine Alles (Chris) Muesing, Greenwood, Lisa Janes, Syracuse, Thomas E. (Tammy) Janes, Ligonier; brother-in-law, Glen Hicks of Syracuse, IN; nieces and nephews, Carrie Hicks, Amy Hicks, Scott Hicks, Clay Hicks, Andy Janes, Jace Morgan, Clay Preston, Drew Preston, Tyler Alles, Doug Alles, Sam Muesing; along with several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Fred Osie and Emagene Bowen and Sonny and Mary Janes; sister, Marcia B. Hicks; and grandparents, including her very special Grandpa O.G. Bowen.

In keeping with Anita’s wishes no public visitation of services are planned. Cremation will take place and Anita’s ashes will be laid to rest with her husband, James at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.

In honor of Anita’s love for animals, memorial contributions may be directed to the Kosciusko County Animal Shelter, 3489 East 100 South, Pierceton, Indiana 46562.

Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.