Fundraiser Being Held For Shoemaker Memorial
Aurora Shoemaker was just 18 when she was last seen walking away from her home on Aug. 16, 2012. On Sept. 29, 2013, 13 months later, her remains were discovered in a wooded area only a few hundred yards away. (See related)
Now, Shoemaker’s family plans to honor her with a memorial service.
On Saturday, Dec. 7, a bake sale and silent auction will be held to raise money for the memorial. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Home and Family Arts Building, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw.
Silent auction winners will be announced at 5 p.m. that day and will have 72 hours to claim their winnings.
Monetary donations may also be made at any PNC Bank to the Aurora Marie Shoemaker Memorial Fund. For additional information, call 260-229-4603.