Joan Lynne (Johnson) Hartzog, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born on July 23, 1946 in Fort Wayne to the late Forest and Mary (Eifert) Johnson. She was a graduate of Central Catholic HS. At an early age Joan was a talented tap and jazz dancer, later becoming an instructor. She worked as a Cafeteria Manager for FWCS, Black Hawk Middle School for 36 years. Was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church for 30 years. Enjoyed helping others, spending time with family, and caring for many relatives. Joan never missed any event that her children or grandchildren participated in. Loved to entertain, spending time with her friends, and the Bunco Club on Monday Night’s. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Jennifer) and Todd (Tracy) Hartzog; grandchildren, Austin (Amy) Hartzog, Kyle Hartzog, Joshua Hartzog, Jack Hartzog, and Ellen Hartzog; and great-granddaughter, Elaina Hartzog. Proceeding her in passing are her beloved husband of 50 years, Thomas Hartzog; son, Richard Hartzog; and brother, Robert Johnson. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church 7215 St. Joe Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835 with visitation thirty minutes prior. Visitation will also be 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Funeral home 1320 E. Dupont Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 with a Rosary service starting at 2pm. Memorial masses may be made to St. Vincent DePaul, Our Lady of Good Hope, and St. Charles Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may also be made to Women’s Care Center of Fort Wayne. Condolences may be left online at www.mccombandsons.com.
