Mindy Sue LePinske, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born in Fort Wayne on September 26, 1958, a daughter of the late Nathan and Gwendolyn (Bienz) Swenson. Mindy worked as an insurance agent for several years. She had a passion for music, traveling, and having a good time. In her spare time, she like gardening her flowers. Most of all she enjoyed the time spent with her family especially her grandchildren. Mindy is survived by her children, Michael (Lindsay Medlin) Hoshour, Heather (Ben) Shirely, Amber Smith, and David (Daisy Benicia) Hoshour; grandchildren, Emily Smith, Cazzie Shirely, Elijah Schlau, Ty Shirely, and Oliver Hoshour; and great-granddaughter, Kamila Smith; brothers, Butch and David (Tracy Bontrager Staas) Swenson; and significant other, Roger Maddron. She was also preceded in passing by son, Christopher Swenson; and sisters, Kris Swenson and Lorrie Gilliam. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contributions in Mindy's memory may be made to Stillwater Hospice or to the family c/o Michael Hoshour.
