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Barbara Ann Hon

1927 - 2024

Barbara Ann Hon obituary, 1927-2024, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1927

DIED

2024

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Barbara Hon Obituary

Barbara Ann Hon, 96, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on January 18, 2024, , at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born December 25, 1927, in Anderson, IN, the daughter of Rupert C. and Jennie L. Whelchel. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1945. Barbara worked at the Fort Wayne Credit Bureau for over 20 years and retired in 1986.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Hon, Rebecca (Robert) Gnau, both of Fort Wayne, IN, Karen Moon of FL.; grandchildren, Dorin, Moon, Darrin Moon, Richard (Shannon) Gnau, Mark Braun, Mariah (Mike) James; great grandchildren, D.J. Moon, Carter and Cameron Gnau, Ava and Alivia James.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard Hon, 12/25/2008, sister, Juanita M. Benjamin, granddaughter Jenny Gnau and great grandson, Cameron Moon.

Private burial at Highland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Tuesday January 23, 2024, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home 1320 E. Dupont Road Fort Wayne, IN.

Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 23, 2024.

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