MARIE DEVINE STRUNK

MARIE DEVINE STRUNK, 83, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at 2:45 a.m. at Waters of Summit City, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 12, 1927, to the late Callistus and Gertrude (Hagan) Devine. In 1944 she graduated from Central Catholic High School. She married Theodore Strunk on March 17, 1973, in Elkhart; he preceded her in death in 1994. She retired from the Internal Revenue Service, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. She is survived by brothers, Thomas (Kathy) Devine of Fort Wayne and Richard (Jan) Devine of Indianapolis; sisters-in-law, Lois Devine and Mary Devine, both of Fort Wayne; brother-in-law, Thomas (Magda) Strunk of Indianapolis; stepson, John Strunk of Bloomington; stepdaughter-in-law, Denise Strunk of Fort Wayne; good friend, Tina Mohr of Fort Wayne; nieces; nephews; and step-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John A. Devine, Robert J. Devine and William J. Devine; and stepson, Russell Strunk. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1101 South Lafayette St., with calling one hour prior to service. The Rev. Phillip Widman officiating. Calling also from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., with rosary service at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen or masses.