Gilda M. (Hengsteler) Everson

Gilda M. (Hengsteler) Everson, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Otto H. and Olga M. (nee Mezzano) Hengsteler. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Everson, of LaOtto; son, Mike (Janet) Everson, of Fort Wayne; sister, Donna Gringauz, of New York; grandsons, Drake and Chandler Everson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ted L. Everson, in 2000. Private Services are being held. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Arrangements have been entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home (1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne). For online condolences, please visit www.mccombandsons.com Memorial donations in Gilda's honor may be directed to Riley Children's Hospital, or the Wounded Warrior Project.