Marlene J. McAfee, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 6, 2021. Born August 31, 1935 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Marl and Helen (Jesse) Campbell. She was a graduate of South Side High School class of 1953. Marlene married Jack McAfee on January 14, 1955. She worked 24 years at Hillcrest Bowl, retired and moved to Lake George, Coldwater, Michigan in 1999. She and Jack were long time members of the American Legion and the Loyal Order of Moose. She was preceded her in death by her husband of 63 years and is survived by her children Bruce (Carol) McAfee, Nancy (Mike) Rush, grandchildren Jennifer Chavez, Jessica (Graham) Kilian, Nathan Rush, David McAfee, Daniel (Stephanie) McAfee, Diane (Carson) Schrader; great-grandchildren Jasmine Chavez, Owen and Wyatt Schrader, and brother James Campbell.
Funeral service will be 10:00am, Thursday, May 13, 2021, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 4 to 7pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Marlene McAfee to Lake George Conservancy, 1042 S. Angola Road, Coldwater, MI 49036.
