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MARILYN MORTHORST Obituary

MARILYN A. MORTHORST, 92, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, and a 1941 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Marilyn was a long-time volunteer at St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, and a member of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's, Arcola. Surviving are her children, Tom (Patty); daughter-in-law, Heidi Harriett (Jerry Morthorst), Ann (Mike) Koontz, Joe (Stephanie), and Andy (Karen); grandchildren, Jeff (Sandy), Michele (Sean) Gorman, Alan (Erica), Nick, Katie (Eric) Rentschler, Megan (Chris Copley) Koontz, Kevin, Sam, Christina (Nico) DiBenedetto, Emily, and Jack; great-grandchildren, Ella, Riley and Julia Gorman; and sisters, Nancy Ulrich and Sally (Joe) Hake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T.; and son, Jerry. Mass is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home. www.klaehnfahlmelton.com

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

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Phyllis Hensinger

October 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Marilyn was such a sweet lady and my mom's great friend for many years (Betty Walker) she will be greatly missed.

Marlene Luckadoo

October 9, 2016

Marilyn was one of my mom's (Jean Fremion) dearest friends. Such a sweet, kind lady. My thoughts and prayers for your family. Mom will be happy to welcome her to Heaven.

Fr. John H. Delaney

October 9, 2016

To all the Morthorst family, My sincere sympathy on your loss of a wonderful Mom, Grandmother and just all-round wonderful lady. We all date back to our days at Sacred Heart Parish and grade school and I can remember those days well, being in your home and how lucky you were to have such great parents. Marilyn will be missed here, but heaven will be just a little more heavenly because of her presence there. You will be in my prayers in the days ahead.

Phillip & Sandra Shirmeyer

October 7, 2016

Peace be with you knowing that a Grand Lady has gone home to Jesus. May you feel her Spirit assuring you along your way and as you celebrate her life, amen

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