Brenda J. Stephens, 73, of Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday September 28, 2017. She was born on January 6, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She worked at home raising her family. Surviving family include her children, Jo Gibson, Mary Lund, Paul Gibson, Sandra Dehgan, and Robin Cates; sibling, Charles, Bill, Ernie, and Bob Bruder; 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her biological parents, William and Dorthy Bruder and a sister, Roberta Daacke. Private family services were held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, Fort Wayne handled arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.advantagefunerals.com.