OBITUARY

Constance "Connie" J. Wells

September 28, 1930January 6, 2020
Obituary of Constance "Connie" J. Wells
Constance "Connie" J. Wells, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 6, 2020. She was born to the late Edward H. and Mary Doris (Zehendner) Moeder in Fort Wayne on September 28, 1930. After graduation from Indiana University she was employed as an Executive Secretary at Fort Wayne Corrugated Paper Co. She married Richard "Dick" L. Wells in 1958 and became a homemaker after they started their family. Connie and Dick were avid fans of their grandchildren's events and enjoyed traveling after retirement. Her hobbies included reading, quilting, bridge, and board games. She still participated in bridge groups that included high school, college, and neighbor friends. Connie was an active member of and frequent volunteer at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Connie is survived by her children, Cindy (Greg) Wirtner, Becky (Joe) Hillyard, Michael Wells, and Steve (Julie) Wells; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren with 2 more debuting in February; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Dick, in 2016; sister, Rose Marie Todd; and brother, Paul Moeder. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 10, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be Thursday, January 9, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home (8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a rosary service at 3:30 pm. Burial at the Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery will follow immediately after Mass. Preferred memorials are to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for Masses or the Capital Fund Drive.

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Thursday, January 09, 2020

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Thursday, January 09, 2020

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