Mada Ann Haynes

Mada was born October, 25, 1938 in Galesburg Illinois. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1956. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1960. Upon graduation, she had a job awaiting her in Chicago at Arthur Anderson & Sons, an Accounting firm. She also had a place to stay called the Eleanor Club, which was a place for young women not familiar with the city. Several years later when they were opening a new office in Rochester New York, she was offered a transfer to Rochester. After visiting, she decided to stay in Chicago.

She married William D. Haynes in Chicago on February, 18, 1967. In 1968, the company Bill worked for was purchased by Dana Corporation of Toledo Ohio and he was transferred to Toledo. They resided in Lambertville, Michigan. Mada worked for Dana until daughter Jennifer was born in 1969. Then she became a stay at home mom. Mada was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1975. Bill was transferred to Fort Wayne in 1976. She attended the Sandpoint Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Mada was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling, photography, museums and Zoo’s. Another favorite was hiking. They traveled to quite a few National Parks which allowed her to do a lot of hiking and take a lot of pictures. Pokagon State Park was always a favorite. They spent many wonderful days hiking and enjoying the beauty of the park. Over the years, they traveled many times to California visiting her twin sister, Mary.

She is survived by her Husband: William, Daughter: Jennifer Becker, Son-in-law: Greg Becker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil & Dorothy Beauchamp and twin sister, Mary.

A private service will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN.