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Carlene L. Samczyk

FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Covington Knolls

8325 Covington Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Carlene Samczyk Obituary

The following obituary is republishing to provide additional service information. CARLENE L. SAMCZYK, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the owner of Century 21 Aboite Realtors for 30 years. She was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Fort Wayne Board of Realtors; past President of Multiple Listing Service; Vice President of Directors of Fort Wayne Convention of Tourism Authority; past member of Allen County Council; and board member of Easter Seals and Anthony Wayne Services. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed fishing at her lake cottage and playing blackjack. Surviving are her son, John A. Samczyk of Santa Barbara, Calif.; daughters, Kristen Billingsley of Fort Wayne, Mary Ann Scott of Leesburg, Ga., Stephanie McKibben of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Zoe Samczyk, Claire, Carly, and Natalie McKibben, Tanner and Shelby Billingsley, Connor and Maisie Scott; and great-grandson, Finn Behncke. She was preceded in death by husband, John Samczyk; and parents, Carl and Deloris Marker. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Calhoun, with calling one hour prior. Fr. Robert C. Schulte officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today with eulogies at 8:15 p.m. and recitation of Rosary at 8:45 p.m. at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Anthony Wayne Services or Easter Seals ARC. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from May 21 to May 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Carlene Samczyk

15 Entries

Janet Ahlersmeyer

May 26, 2009

Carlene was a friend from childhood. We even had the same baby sitter. I saw her last year at Mrs. Beuret's calling hours and talked about getting together this summer. I have always admired her. I never heard her complain! I have seen pictures of her children and grandchildren, but have never met any of you. We have lived in Muncie since 1972 so I only saw her once a year when some of us had lunch together in Ft. Wayne. Deepest sympathy to all of her family. She was a really great person and will be missed by all.
God's Blessings to her family, Janet (Helms) Ahlersmeyer

Rosemary & George Rudolf

May 25, 2009

To all of Carlene's family, our sincere condolences. Whenever I'm asked who was one of the most influential people in my life - your Mom is always mentioned. She gave me great encouragement in real estate with her "NO GUTS NO GLORY" speech. About a month ago I printed out her address to see if she still lived in Ft Wayne and thought I would call her next time we were in Ft Wayne. I'm sorry I didn't get the chance. You all take care.

MARGE HERBST (MUELLER)

May 25, 2009

JUST FOUND OUT THAT CARLENE PASSED AWAY.
WHAT FUN WE ALL HAD IN HIGH SCHOOL!!! AND MANY TIMES AFTER. SHE SEEMED TO HAVE NINE LIVES AND LIVED THEM ALL TO THE FULLEST. WE WILL BE GOING TO FORT WAYNE THIS SUMMER AND WILL MISS SEEIN HER AS WE USUSALLY DO AT THAT TIME. OUR BEST TO THE FAMILY.

Gary, Connie and Logan Stechman

May 25, 2009

Carlene was our neighbor on Pretty Lake. She was a wonderful person. We did not get to see her as much as we would have liked. She really took to our grandson Logan. We will really miss her and you are all in our thoughts and prays.

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John Hare

May 25, 2009

Carlene Samczyk was my mom's cousin; i.e., my first cousin once removed, who grew up around Ft. Wayne, IN. In the summer before my Sophomore year in college, our family from Bryan, OH was invited over to Ft. Wayne to meet her family. This was my first time to ever meet the Samczyk's. Her son, John, came to visit us for a party in Bryan, OH over a weekend that summer. John was still convalescing from a broken leg and was on crutches. She and her whole family came to my father's funeral at about this same time in 1980 and to my grandmother Thorpe's funeral in November 1983. When I moved to Florida in 1981 I talked with her mother and brother a couple of times on the phone. My last phone contact with Carlene was in December of 1983 right before I bought my first condo in Florida and I needed some creative closing cost counseling. Her advice was uplifting as always but it made me realize that I needed to raise the closing costs on my own. I'll miss her warm cheerful smile.

Eleanor Slosson

May 22, 2009

Carly was the first to befriend me when I was forced to move to Covington Commons in July 2007. She was my best friend and confidante during a tough transition. She was always so upbeat despite her medical problems. I'll miss her deeply.

Ron Davis

May 22, 2009

Carlene was a little bundle of fun in High School. We shared many joyful moments together in our senior year. We were expelled from school for the way we danced, hard to imagine. Her family is in my prayers for their comfort.

BRIAN KENNEDY

May 22, 2009

It was an honor to know Carlene...what an amazing woman and friend! We enjoyed many breakfasts and conversations at Richard's Restaurant. I will miss her very much,and will pray for your family.

Steve and Joanie Elder

May 22, 2009

To loved ones, we have such fond memories of John and Carlene from our wedding in 1975 through their support of Rachel and our family when Max died unexpectedy in 1978. Many years have passed but our thoughts and prayers are with John, Kris, Mary Ann and Stephanie and their families. We grieve with you all in the loss of an incredible light.

Luci Foltz

May 22, 2009

Carlene was my first real estate boss and mentor and an inspiration to me always. She taught me everything from being a relocation director "you could be the Virgin Mary and still not keep everybody happy" to playing blackjack and other joys of Las Vegas.
Seriously, she was a wonderful person and I will remember her with great fondness.
Her family was always the greatest joy of her life. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Jim & Brenda Catanzaro

May 22, 2009

Our Deepest Sympathies

Marge Counterman

May 21, 2009

Carlene has been my friend since grade school at Harrison Hill back in the 1940's. She was in my wedding in 1956. We shared some time with our children, hers and mine, when they were younger. Although we have not spent time togther in years of late she has and always will be in my memory. She was and always will remain my closest and dearest friend. To her family I share your grief.

Jerry & Harriet McDermott

May 21, 2009

To Carlene's family. Carlene helped us find our first house in Ft. Wayne back in 1973. That was a delightful experience as was the many years we worked together in real estate. We had the good fortune of spending time with Charlene when she was at Pretty Lake. She loved the lake and truly loved her children and grandchildren. We were able to catch up on her dear family. Our prayers go out to all of you.

Leslie Butler

May 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carlene was an amazing woman with a beautiful heart. She will be missed but never forgotten.
-Leslie Butler- Covington Commons Home Health

Jane VanHoozen

May 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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