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MARJORIE MOTHERWELL Obituary

MARJORIE M. MOTHERWELL, 98, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 12, 1921, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Schof. Marjorie attended St. Augustine Girls School in downtown Fort Wayne and was the first graduating class of Central Catholic High School in 1939. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Reserve Officers (ROAL), Catholic Women's Organization and the Rosary Society. Marjorie is survived by her children, Julie Motherwell of Maine, Christine Motherwell, Joseph Motherwell and Daniel (Celeste) Motherwell, all of Fort Wayne, and Michael (Staci) Motherwell of Georgia; six grandchildren, and one great - grandchild. Marjorie was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Richard J. Motherwell. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Blvd., with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Queen of Angels Rosary Society or a charity of donor's choice. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 4, 2020.

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Mary Jo Watson nee Johnson

February 16, 2020

Julie, Chris, Joe, Mike and Dan - I just found out about your mom's death. Many of my childhood memories revolved around the Motherwell family on Archer Avenue. May God watch over you all and may eternal Eternal rest grant unto Marge, oh Lord.

Yvonne Collins

February 6, 2020

May she rest in peace and may all who new her remember her love and kindness too all who came in contact with her.

Diane Newby

February 4, 2020

Julie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Mom had a long and wonderful life. I remember her as my brownie leader and as a gentle, kind lady.

Diane and Stan Newby

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Feb

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Feb

6

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Feb

6

Rosary

7:30 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Feb

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Queen of Angels Catholic Church

1500 W. State Blvd., IN

Feb

7

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Queen of Angels Catholic Church

1500 W. State Blvd., IN

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