Suzanne Dunlap

Suzanne Dunlap, 77, of Ossian, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born October 25, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Chalmer Vernon Henschen and Edith Beatrice (Kinerk) Henschen. She was a long-time member of Waynedale United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed being a member of the bell choir. Suzanne worked for many years as a health insurance claims processor for Lincoln Life and ProClaim Plus providing caring and professional service for her clients. Suzanne also enjoyed shopping and spoiling her grandchildren. When remembering Suzanne, family and friends will think of her baking and her famous cookie bars that she made for various get-togethers. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Dunlap; daughters, Cherie (Randall) Hackworth, Michelle (Steve) Ziegler, and Jennifer Dunlap; grandchildren, Mallory Hackworth, Madeline Ziegler, Samuel Ziegler, and Jacob Ziegler; siblings, Lynn (Berniece) Henschen, Jay Henschen, Maryann Henschen (wife of her deceased brother Noel), Roger Dunlap (Sharon Lautzenheiser), Phyllis (Jim) Adams, Nancy (Harry) Latimer, Ruth Dunlap (Deb Maynard), and Chuck (Lynn) Dunlap; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also preceded in passing by her brother, Noel Henschen; and brother-in-law, Jerry Dunlap. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809. Following the service, burial will be at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Contributions in Suzanne's memory may be made to Waynedale United Methodist Church Bell Choir or the American Cancer Society.