NANCY A. ALTENBURG, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in North Manchester, she attended North Manchester High School and Parkview School of Nursing. She worked as an R.N. with Lutheran Hospital-NICU for 22 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of First Missionary Church, was on the church mission board and volunteered where needed. She was a member of Parkview Alumni Association, enjoyed quilting, traveling, and attending plays. Surviving is her husband, Rex H. Altenburg of Fort Wayne; daughters, Julie (John) Gerig of St. Petersburg, Russia, Janet (Thomas) Siciliano of Eden Prairie, Minn. and Joy (Robbie) Sondag of Fort Wayne; brother, Bob Beachley of Los Angeles, Calif.; and grandchildren, Kade and Sadie Sondag, Emma Siciliano, and Brandon, Andrew, Megan and Daniel Gerig . She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Kathryn Beachley. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Missionary Church, 701 W. Rudisill Blvd., with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Joe Snider officiating. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to World Partners. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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September 1, 2009
On behalf of the Curves family in Waynedale, we extend our sincere sympathy to Nancy's family. She was a great person and we had many wonderful chats about her family, her nursing, and her love of quilting and painting. I especially got to enjoy her as I was the circuit coach during the day hours, and it was fun having her as part of our circle. We also enjoyed having Julie on board when she was in town to visit. May the memories help sustain you during this time and help to ease the sadness in your heart. We were blessed to have her be such a part of our organization. She was a true blue Curves girl and an inspiration as a person.
Sincerely, Becky (circuit coach - Waynedale Curves)
Lois Hess
August 29, 2009
My symphathy to the family of Nancy, I remember her from the time lived in Avalon.
Jerry Dunfee
August 28, 2009
Mr. Altenburg:
May I extend my deepest condolence on the loss of your wife. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry Dunfee
6th grade class (61-62)
Don Brittsan
August 28, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy, I know the feeling. I lost my wife several yrs. ago. Memories of the time you was in Germany and brought us the cuckoo clock still have it. God will be your strength during this time
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