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Deborah C. Partee

1952 - 2024

Deborah C. Partee obituary, 1952-2024, Fort Wayne, IN

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Deborah Partee Obituary

Deborah C. Partee, 71, of Ft Wayne, died Tuesday September 10, 2024, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehab Center. Deb was born in Fort Wayne on October 5, 1952, the daughter of Florence (Christoff) "Chris" Partee and (the late) Thomas C. Partee. She graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School and earned her master's degree from NYU. Deb was a retired journalist who served at various bureaus including The Associated Press. She is survived by her mother, Florence "Chris" Partee of Fort Wayne; brothers, Thomas X. (Elizabeth) Partee, Terry (Maureen) Partee, and Christopher (Diane) Partee, all of Fort Wayne; sisters, Mary (Bud) Miller of Fort Myers FL, Julie (Jerry) Pizzo of Fort Wayne, and several nieces & nephews. In addition to her father, Deb was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Partee. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am Thursday September 19, 2024, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Visitation from 10-11am. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. The family's preferred memorials are Masses directed to St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr. Ft. Wayne IN 46805. To share a remembrance of Deb or to offer condolences to her family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 17, 2024.

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Julia Herber

September 22, 2024

Debbie was a dear family friend. Mel & I thoroughly enjoyed our many conversations and laughter! Debbie had a great sense of humor! We plan to meet Deb someday in Paradise. Our deepest sympathy to the Partee Family!

Debbie Vogel-McLaughlin

September 20, 2024

Dear Mary and all of the Partee Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts sympathy, and prayers are with you. May our loving God wrap His arms around you and comfort you. May Deb rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Debbie Vogel-McLaughlin

Holly Shook Griffin

September 18, 2024

I´m so very sorry and saddened to hear of Debbie´s passing. We lost touch when in college, but I have so many wonderful fun memories of growing up with Debi!! We wore out the cement walking from Kirkwood Park to Bellmont store to buy penny candy! Then getting older and ironing her hair while in high school!! She was always such fun to be with!

Valerie Goodwin

September 18, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Deb´s passing. She was a very dear friend for many years- since 6th grade. All of the fond memories and escapades that we shared are countless to note, but they are numerous.
I am sorry that I hadn´t seen Deb in the more recent years, but she was always in my prayers and will continue to be in my prayers.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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19

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11:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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