Sarah Renae (Barger) Towne, 38, of rural Bluffton, was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 3, 2026. She fought a courageous one-year battle with brain cancer.

Sarah was born in Bluffton on February 1, 1988. She is survived by her mother, Renae L. (Robison) Barger of Decatur, and her father, James “Jim” D. (Mari) Barger of Craigville. Sarah married Philip S. Towne in Bluffton on May 22, 2010; he survives.

She was a 2007 graduate of Norwell High School. As an athlete, she always loved watching and competing in competitive sports. However, Sarah's true passion was shown through her amazing gift of caring, loving, and teaching children. She was able to live out her dream as a stay-at-home mom by raising her three children.

Her children and other family that survive her are Haley, Garrett, and Katelyn Towne; her brother, Daniel J. (Brittany) Barger of Craigville; her paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Barger of Bluffton; her maternal step-grandfather, Ron Dvorak; and her father-in-law, Gerald “Gerry” (Theresa) Towne of Markle.

Sarah was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Truman Barger; maternal grandfather, Edward Robison; maternal grandmother, Sandra Dvorak; and her mother-in-law, Janelda “Jan” Towne.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 until 6:00 PM, at ITOWN Church, 2711 N. Main St, Bluffton, IN, followed immediately with a celebration of life service at 6:00 PM. Pastor Wesley Chubb will officiate. Private family burial will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Goodwin – Harnish Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of floral tributes and gifts, the family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation, PO Box 104, Bluffton, IN 46714.  Also, direct contributions may be made to Sarah's children, payable direct to Philip Towne.