MARY ANN ROYSE

MARY ANN ROYSE obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

MARY ANN ROYSE

MARY ROYSE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2023.
MARY ANN ROYSE, 95, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. Born on July 6, 1927, she graduated from Central High School in 1945 and worked at Home Telephone Co. In 1953, Mary Ann married John R. Royse, who preceded her in death after 37 years of marriage. She was a caregiver much of her life, caring for children, parents and in-laws. Mary Ann loved and cared for many animals. Mary Ann is survived by sons, James Royse and Steven (Paula) Royse; grandchildren, Taylor Royse and Mary Elizabeth (Ron) Haller; as well as three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Weitz. A private family service has been held. Burial is in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Arrangements have been entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to Humane Fort Wayne, formerly Allen County SPCA, or the Allen County Council on Aging. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Royse family at www.mccombandsons.com

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