Linda K. Alles, 80, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday January 13, 2020. Linda was born December 10, 1939 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Bernard and Virginia (Parrot) Franklin. She worked as an aide for Fort Wayne Community Schools for many years. In her free time she enjoyed shopping for and decorating her home, working in her garden, and spending time with her family. Surviving family include her significant other, Norm Sherman; sons, Jeff Smith and David (Wendy) Smith; grandchildren, Aimee (Seth) Rossiter, Brendon (Natalie) Smith, Sheris Plemons, Hayden, Aidan, and Ella Smith; great grandchildren, Felix Rossiter and Olivia Smith; and siblings, Judy Demaree, Mike (Cathie) Franklin, Rick Franklin, and Toni (Joe) Folds. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her son, Jerry Smith; and sisters, Sue Klug and Kathy Protsman. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, (Indiana 46819) with visitation being at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church, Fort Wayne or American Heart Association. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com.
