Toni Lynn Cruse, 67 passed away peacefully Sunday December 19, 2021 at her home in New Haven, IN. She was born February 21, 1954 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late Patrick James and Donna Lou McLaughlin. Toni graduated from New Haven High School in 1972. She worked at Parkview Hospital for over 25 years as a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist. Toni also worked at the American Red Cross for 10 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her great nieces and nephews. Toni loved spending time at Daytona Beach.
She is survived by her son, Patrick James Cruse, sister Christy (Martin) Wickliffe both of New Haven, IN’ brother Tim (Pam) McLaughlin of DeLand, FL; and a grandson Asher David Cruse, nieces Jayme (Scott) Brooks, Heather (Michael) O’Neal, nehphes, Branden Wickliffe Tyler (Taylor) McLaughlin, great nieces and nephews, Graclyn, Beau, Broc, Bryce, Elizabeth, Conner, Colin, Laine, Georgia.
Memorial service will be 4pm Friday January 7, 2022 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN, with visitation from 2-4 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com
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