Mary H. Koehlinger

Mary H. Koehlinger passed away December 6, 2019 at her home at the age of 89. Her Parents were the late Verne V. Mitchell and Helen Jacobs Mitchell. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and graduated from South Side High School. She attended Purdue University and graduated from Ohio State with a degree in communications and theatre. After college, she returned to Fort Wayne and was active in the performing arts. She met Lynn A. Koehlinger and they married in 1957. She was involved in public service and served as chairman of the Allen County Library Board and the Zoning Appeals Board. She was also a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church. Mary had many friends and was a gracious hostess on a regular basis. She loved Christmas and hosted annual Christmas Eve parties with friends and relatives. She spent her summers on Lake Wawasee. She enjoyed playing bridge and watching Purdue athletic teams. Mary kept up with the lives of many cousins and friends over her lifetime. Children of her fiends affectionately called her Aunt Mary. She was a genuine people person and her many pets were very important to her and always pampered. She is survived by her daughter Karen K. Morken, granddaughter Olivia Morken, Nephew Verne V. (Janis) Mitchell III, and niece Cynthia Mitchell. Preceding her in death was her Husband of 45 years, Lynn A. Koehlinger, brother Verne V. Mitchell Jr., and nephew Paul P. Mitchell Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Trinity English Lutheran Church with calling one hour prior to the service. Calling also Friday 2-4 and 6-8 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home 1320 E. Dupont Road. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Trinity English Lutheran Church or The Fort Wayne Children Zoo. Please visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guest book.