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Afra Carstens Obituary

AFRA HENRIETTE CARSTENS, 84, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born April 11, 1921, in Linz, Austria, she was the owner for many years of Sissie's Pet Salon. She was an avid support of pet charities and animal rites in the Fort Wayne area. Survived by sons, David H. Carstens of Annapolis, Md. and George E. Carstens of Orlando, Fla.; and sister, Felicie von Boyneburg of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl H. Carstens, in 1990. Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. There is no calling. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to St. Mary's Catholic Church Soup Kitchen.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 28, 2005.

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Raquel Garcia

December 26, 2005

Dearest Aunt Sissie

I've just got to know about Henny. I've been dreading this news for weeks. It's weird but something in my heart has been telling me that she'd gone to Our Father's arms. On account of Christmas, I tried to reach you yesterday but the phone number I have is disconnected. I'm deeply sorry for this loss. I was hoping that I'd see her before she left us. Please receive a warm hug and a tender kiss from this Brazilian girl who loves you very much and misses you loads. My prayers are with you. I'd love to hear back from you but I'll understand if I don't. My address is: SQS 302 Bloco J Ap.403 - Brasília - DF - Brazil - 70338-100. Love always, Raquel

Gayle Hey

December 14, 2005

Felicie,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sister. I know how much you will miss her because I saw how faithful you were in visiting her each day at St. Joe.

Sincerely,

Gayle Hey

Sean Folden

December 5, 2005

My deepest sympathies to her sons and sister. I have been a patron of Sissies for 8 years now. She was a great woman to get to know over the years. Her love of animals was special. My dogs Tika and Yukon will miss her dearly. I am so saddened by the loss of this great woman. I will miss her a lot.

Sharon Hultquist

November 29, 2005

My deepest sympathy. Hennie was a lovely lady with a real devotion to pets. I will miss her very much.

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