Helen “Jo” Cruse, 64, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Hubert and Helen Harrington. She married Richard J. Cruse Jr. on June 11, 1977 and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2017. Helen enjoyed reading and working puzzles. Above all else she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Nicole Demaree, Rachel Cruse, and Dustin (Sara) Cruse; grandchildren, Mason, Gabrielle, Kayley, Johnathan, Ariel, Danika, Dustin Jr., Roman, Alex, Madelynn Joann; siblings, Sharon (Richard) Alverson, Carol Betz, Patti (Mike) Schible, and Vicki (Rick) Evans; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service 2:00 pm Sunday, May 5, 2019 at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. To sign the online guestbook please visit, www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com.
