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PHYLLIS A. GALLOWAY

1935 - 2020

PHYLLIS A. GALLOWAY obituary, 1935-2020, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue

Fort Wayne, Indiana

PHYLLIS GALLOWAY Obituary

PHYLLIS A. GALLOWAY, 84, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 28, 1935 ,in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth Hanson. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and enjoyed IU basketball and reading. She was a payroll clerk at Lutheran Homes for over 20 years, retiring in 2008. Phyllis enjoyed her time at the lake, on the pontoon with family and friends, and that was her happy place. She is survived by her sons, Richard A. (Deborah) Galloway of Chesterton, Ind., Neil T. (Nada) Galloway and Ken E. (Debora) Galloway, both of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren, and one great- great-grandchild. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Galloway; and brother, James E. Hanson. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., with calling from noon to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Henry's Catholic Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 3, 2020.

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Lyle and Dorothy Freimuth

December 28, 2023

She was and always will be a great lady who helped introduce Dorothy and I which lead to our marriage and happiness! Phyllis and Dick played a major part in our lives and will always have our love, of which they are so deserving!

Charless Jacoby

January 4, 2020

Guys - Sorry for your loss. I had not seen your mother in quite a number of years. When we wear kids, visited Uncle Al and Aunt Ruth every Christmas. I am 92 and joined the Navy in 1945. We did not live in Fort Wayne after. My sincere Condolences Charlie

Dorothy& Lyle Freimuth

January 3, 2020

Phyllis, the light of this candle will lead you to Heaven and be with you forever!

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