Jane Gibson

Jane Gibson obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Jane Gibson

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Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

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Jane Gibson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne on Mar. 9, 2026.
Mary Jane Gibson, 75, of Fort Wayne, died Monday March 9, 2026 at Golden Years Homestead. Jane was born in Fort Wayne on March 1, 1951, the daughter of the late George F. and Lois (Kintz) Gibson. She graduated from Central Catholic with the Class of '69 was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Associate Community. Jane enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; working crosswords & puzzles, spending cherished time with family & friends, or just being outdoors and enjoying the sunshine, but she was always up for an adventure whenever the opportunity arose. Jane retired from Lincoln Life after 40+ years with the company.

In addition to her parents, Jane was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Rose Gibson and Becky Rodgers; a brother, George D. Gibson, and a niece, Jessica Bierbaum.

She is survived by her sister, Suzanne (Charles) Bierbaum of New Haven; nieces, Jennifer (Matt) DeHaven and Sarah Bierbaum; nephews, Jeff (Aimee) Bierbaum and Andrew Rodgers, and great nieces, Libby, Allison and Emily Bierbaum, all of Fort Wayne.

Funeral Mass 10:30am Wednesday March 18, 2026 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd. with visitation from 930-1030 in the church. Visitation also on Tuesday from 4-7pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with the Rosary at 330pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. The family's preferred memorials are the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Associate Community, online at https://poorhandmaids.org/give/ or by mail c/o Poor Handmaids Development Office, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513, or to Alzheimer's and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, online at https://alzni.org or by mail to 111 Sunnybrook Ct, South Bend, IN 46637, or for Masses at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. To share a remembrance of Jane or to offer condolences to her family, please visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord,

and let Perpetual Light shine upon her.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

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Rosary

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Mar

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

18

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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Mar

18

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.