Dorothy I Lowery, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away on September 5, 2019, at St Anne's Retirement Community. Born on October 19, 1921, in Montpelier, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John H and Claire I (Miller) Fenicle. She was a graduate of Montpelier High School, and moved to Fort Wayne to attend Beauty College, where she later met her husband Wayne. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Fort Wayne, and retired from Sears, after more than 20 years of service as a sales clerk. After retirement her and her husband, spent their winters in Florida, and loved to travel. She loved dancing, music, and playing cards, puzzles, and all sorts of board games.
She is survived by her children, Linda Krouse, of Fort Wayne, and Ronald (Susan) Lowery, of Mesa, Arizona; grandchildren, Laura A (Jeff) Ciocca, Marc A (Tracy) Krouse, Kelly L (Rob) Stonecliffe, and Nicki L Lowery, and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 59 years, Wayne Lowery, in 2002; brothers, Richard and Robert Fenicle; and, son-in-law, James Krouse.
Funeral service will be 10am, Thursday, September 12, at DO McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Wednesday, September 11, at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer's Association, or Salem United Church of Christ, Fort Wayne.
