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Marjorie Barnhart Obituary

MARJORIE LANCASTER BARNHART, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla. Born Jan. 31, 1914, in New York City, N.Y., she was the daughter of Williamson and Edna (Grafton) Barnhart. She served for 30 years on The News~Sentinel. For 23 years, she was a drama critic and headed the newspaper's Art Department beat, which included editing the Rotogravure and the Book Page. During the seven years prior, she was the State Editor, covering the famous Churubusco turtle story. Graduating from Huntington High School, and from Manchester College in 1933. She was named Distinguished Alumnus of Manchester College in 1978. She worked on the News-Journal of North Manchester, and The Herald-Press, Huntington, before going to Fort Wayne. Surviving are a sister, Barbara; a niece and nephew-in-law of Minneapolis; two great-nephews and four great-great-nephews, all of Minneapolis. Arrangements by Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel 604 43rd St., West Bradenton, FL 34209. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 5, 2009.

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Kevin Mort

February 9, 2009

My wife, Cynda, worked at the Ft Wayne News Sentinel from 1973 until 1977. We got to know Marjorie and she came to our house several times fof parties with the newspaper staff. She was always supportive of Cynda and liked my jokes. We talked with her about Manchester College, also my Alma Mater, and my mom, Marilyn Mort. She was such a dear person and we will miss her also.
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Marilyn (Martin) Mort

February 9, 2009

I knew Marjorie when she lived in N. Manchester and was going to college and working for the News Journal. She roomed next door to us and one Sat. she with my sister and I rode our bicycles out to the old German Baptist Church and she did a water color of it. She gave it to me and I had the picture in my home for many years and finally gave it to member of the church a couple of years ago. She was a good artist in addition to her many other talents. I was sorry to hear of her passing.

Scott Schmedel

February 9, 2009

As a child, I knew Miss Barnhart very well and was fond of her when she worked for my father, editor and co-owner of the North Manchester News-Journal. My father, Roland Schmedel, was very proud of her success at The News-Sentinel. She was a wonderful person, and I am happy to pay my respects.

Valerie Gunderson

February 5, 2009

Marge,

You lived your life, in your praise and your criticism, as a lover of the theatre, in affirmation of its gift to the human experience.

Gabriel (Gabe) DeLobbe

February 5, 2009

My sinceres Condolences
Good by Margie

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