Linda J. Martz, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Kingston Care Center. She was born April 10, 1944 in Peru, IN to the late Donald L. and Hannah Lee (Whitezel) Sharp. She was a 1962 graduate of Peru High School and had worked in the finance business most of her life. She retired from Kitch Acceptance Corporation. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4940 and held an office in their Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Cynthia) Marquis of Lebanon, IN, Brian (Julie) Swanson of Colorado Springs, CO, and Teri Ann (William) Emberton of Angola, IN; companion, Ron Doepke of Fort Wayne; three step sons; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald K. Martz in 1997; and her siblings. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4940 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Preferred memorials may be made to Cancer Services of NE Indiana or fraternal Order of Eagles.
