Jean
M.
Ryan
)Halliwill
Obituary
Jean M. Halliwill, 88, died February 20, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born September 12, 1929 in Fort Wayne to the late Sylvester and Gertrude Ryan. Jean worked for GTE and Bowsers, and later for Kids at Heart. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and coached the St. Henry Catholic School’s basketball team. She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club and Rosary Sodality. Jean is survived her husband of 67 years, Lynn Halliwill; sons, Mark (Starla) Halliwill of Denver, CO. and Jon (Erika) Halliwill of Fort Wayne, IN; daughters, Karen (Myo Myint) Bender and Lori (Robbie) Starkey both of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her twin sister, Joan Gaskill, and sister, Virginia Guevara, brothers, Donald and Richard Ryan. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, February 23, 2018, at Saint Henry Catholic Church, 2929 Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, with calling one hour prior. Visitation will also be held Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 3pm to 8 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne with a rosary at 4 pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse / Hospice Home or Masses.
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Mark and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of her. She was a lovely lady.