Dorothy J. Walker

DOROTHY J. WALKER, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Saint Anne Nursing Home. Born Sept. 3, 1927, in Payne, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John J. Finan and Helen B. (Ankney) Finan. She was a homemaker and secretary for Walker Electric. She was a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Surviving are her daughters, Cheryl A. (Al) Hamed, Karen L. (Bart) Dellinger and Laura J. (Chris). Manes, all of Fort Wayne; sons, Edward W. (Shirley) Walker Jr. and Dean E. (Jeanne) Walker, both of Fort Wayne, Kevin A. (MJ). Walker Warsaw, Ind., and Kent L. (Tammy) Walker of Fort Wayne, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Walker of Arizona; 39 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Walker Sr.; son, Gary; and siblings, Tom, John, Helen, Margaret, Mary, and Eleanor . Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. Father Joseph Gaughan officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Most Precious Blood Catholic Church or Saint Anne Nursing Home. www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com