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MILDRED S. EICHENSEHR, 98

March 19, 2003 The Waynedale News Staff

Mildred S. Eichensehr, 98, died Saturday, March 1, 2003 in Millings, Montana. A native of Jasper, Indiana, she was employed by Fort Wayne State Hospital and Training Center as a secretary – 1961 to the mid 1970’s. She was a volunteer ‘Gray Lady’ at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fort Wayne in the 1950’s and was “Adopt-a-Student” Program Coordinator-Indiana Mental Health Association (mid 70’s – late 80’s). She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur L. Eichenseher, who passed away in 1961 and a brother Paul who passed away in 1972.

She is survived by daughters Jean E. Lill, Miami, Florida; Carol E. Lawrence, Benton, AR; Mary Susan Fishbaugh, Billings, Montana; 15 Grandchildren, and 22 Great-Grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 8, 2003 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Information furnished by Klaehn Fahl and Melton Funeral Home-Winchester Road Chapel.

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