Josephine Ruth (Hemmerling) Little

Josephine Ruth (Hemmerling) Little, age 99, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Born on October 11, 1925, in Frankfort, Indiana, Josephine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Josephine had a deep passion for reading, crafts, and spending time with her family. She dedicated many years of her life to working with special needs children and adults, making significant contributions to various programs and initiatives as Vice-President of the Clinton County Association for Retarded Individuals. She retired as a unit secretary at Hemet Hospital in Hemet, California. Josephine was a cherished pillar of the communities in both Indiana and California.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Little, in 1976; her son, Mark Fisher, in 1986; and her grandchild, Daniel Stark, in 2016. She is survived by her children: Tom and Rose Little, Teri and Steve Beckett, and Jenny and John Stark. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery Chapel in Frankfort, Indiana, on April 26, 2025, at 11 am.

Josephine’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.