Obituaries

November 20, 1980 to November 20, 2018

WINAMAC - Christina Lynn "Christi" Hoffa, 38, of Winamac, passed away at 10:02 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a brave battle with leukemia.

She was born Nov. 20, 1980, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. She graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1999. In 2003, she received a bachelor's degree from Manchester University and went on to earn a master's degree from Purdue University. On June 29, 2002, she married Timothy F. Hoffa Jr., at the First Christian Church, Winamac. He survives.

Survivors also include: 
Two children at home: Madi Liz and Ethan 
Vicki (Brian) Hodson, Rochester, Mother 
Greg (Tracey) Shorter, Winamac, Father 
Ashley (Sean Flory) Stemm, Nappanee, Sister 
Emily Campbell, Winamac, Sister 
Jamie (fiance: Brandon Sells) Shorter, Lakeville, Sister 
Brandi Shorter, Winamac, Sister-in-law 
Duane (Jenn) Hoffa, Westchester, IL, Brother-in-law 
Beth Heater-Rude, Star City, Sister-in-law 
Jade (Aaron) Cox, Denver, IN, Step Sister 
Morgan Hodson, Denver, IN, Step Sister 
Loving Aunt of: Talyn, Belle, Kaden, Damion, Khooper, Ellie, Parker, Mikey, Lexi, Karter, Domanic, Brayden, Savannah and Nate 
Ron & Nita Baker, Rochester, Maternal Grandparents 
Linda & Les Stigen, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents 
Jim & Betty Shorter, Winamac, Paternal Grandparents 
David & Joan Hodson, Peru, Step Grandparents 
Linda & Saryl Prather, Denver, IN, Step Grandparents 
Janice Berger, Goshen, Step Grandmother 
Keith Soales, Las Vegas, Grandfather 
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Michael "Bubba" Shorter, Brother 
Timothy & Elizabeth Hoffa, Father & Mother-in-law 
Greg Hoffa, Brother-in-law 

Mrs. Hoffa worked hard and succeeded at many things in life. She worked several years as an EMT for Pulaski County EMS & Alliance EMS. She proudly served the people of Pulaski County as Deputy Auditor and Recorder. She was currently serving as the Pulaski County Clerk of Courts and was a member of the Association of the Clerks of the Circuit Courts of Indiana. She was proud of the work that she and her girls in the office had accomplished during her first term. During her time as Clerk, she worked with a great team of friends to reform the county's election procedures. She was looking forward to serving another term and continued working just days before she passed. 

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac where she had served as a deacon. She was currently serving as vice chairperson of the Pulaski County Republican Party. She formerly served as secretary of the Pulaski County Republican Women's Committee and as the Monroe Precinct Committeeman. In 2016, she was unanimously nominated by the Republican Women of Pulaski County for the Pulaski County Republican Woman of the Year during the annual Indiana Federation of Republican Women Conference. She enjoyed working with children, whether it was as a coach or mentor. She was active with Pulaski County Special Olympics, Winamac Wellness Center Youth Soccer and Pulaski County Junior Achievement. Following the tragic loss of her brother, Bubba, she became an advocate for the Indiana Donor Network.

Mrs. Hoffa was an avid Notre Dame football fan. She enjoyed attending concerts and theatrical productions. She loved the outdoors, especially camping at state parks with the dream that she and Tim would be campground hosts later in life when they retired. She lived a very active life and especially enjoyed playing volleyball in the town park and running 5k races (including color runs). She finished the 2018 Indy 5k just seven months after receiving her bone marrow transplant. She will be remembered as a mom and wife who loved her family with all she had and enjoyed just spending time with them. She will be sadly missed by so many. Christi, you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at the First Christian Church, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, at the church with Pastors Jeff Seger and Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to Indiana Donor Network Foundation (www.indianadonornetwork.org), or to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org),
or to Riley Children's Foundation (www.rileykids.org).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.