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MARLENE ABLES Obituary

MARLENE ABLES, 71, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Marlene graduated from South Side High School in 1961. She was a homemaker. Marlene was a member of Saturn Christian Church, V.F.W. Post 1421 and the Ladies Auxiliary 40 & 8. Her hobbies included NASCAR and Colts football. Surviving are her husband, David "Bob" Ables of Fort Wayne; daughter, Sheri (Dave) Harlow of Fort Wayne; son, Bobby (Lynn) Ables of Huntertown; daughter, Pam (Nathan) Sliger of Fort Wayne; brothers, Robert (Diane) Moilanen and Jeff (Pamela) Moilanen; sisters, Gloria Matheny, Carol Mumma, Cindy Cooke, and Faye (Bob) Stanton; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. and Delores I. Moilanen; brother, Ronald Moilanen; and sister, Delores Patty. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Saturn Christian Church, 6731 E 800 S, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Russell Riley officiating. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at D.O. McComb Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Saturn Christian Church or Visiting Nurse.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 25, 2014.

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Tamara Drew

November 29, 2014

Solidarity and peace to you in this time of change and remembrance~

Carla & Norm Schlemmer (VanOsdale)

November 29, 2014

Ables family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Wife/Mother. She was such a nice person. Take care & may God bless.

GENE/JUNE BEGHTEL

November 27, 2014

BOB and Family // Our thoughts and prayers are with you.....

Elissa G

November 27, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Heavenly Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

November 27, 2014

May you find comfort from God at this time

Bobbie Lee

November 26, 2014

My thoughts are with you.

November 25, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

Sheri Wilson

November 25, 2014

Bob, Sheri, Pam, Buddy and families, Our hearts and prayers are with you. Marlene was a special part of our family and will be greatly missed. Our hearts are broken but the Lord has the sweetest Angel with Him. God's peace be with all of you. Love, Art, Mary, Leona, Kirk and Sheri Wilson

Timeka Drew

November 25, 2014

Sending you and your family love during this time of loss.

November 25, 2014

Heaven is richer by far having Marlene in it.

ROSANNE BELL

November 25, 2014

BOB AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL OF YOU.

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