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LORETTA SORG Obituary

LORETTA A. SORG, 90, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Louise Maldeney Bowers. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. She worked at Rea Magnet Wire, Fort Wayne and also worked at Luginbill Wire & Die Company, New Haven, where she later retired. Loretta was a member of the church Alter and Rosary Society. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and playing cards. She especially loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Hubert Sorg; children, Mark (Becky) Sorg and Kay (Don Etchegorry) Sorg, both of New Haven; brother, Francis Bowers of New Haven; grandsons, Nick and Nate Sorg; and great-grandchildren, Oliver, Graham and Delilah Sorg. She was preceded in death by her 10 siblings. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven, with calling a half hour prior. Father Bill Sullivan officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with a vigil at 7 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorial are to masses, and to the church. To share online condolences, please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 9, 2016.

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Fran Bowers Bingham

August 9, 2016

Good bye for now Aunt Loretta. God's promise of eternal life gives us assurance we will see you again. My deepest sympathy to Uncle Hubert, Mark, Kay and their families.

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