MARY LU MARTZ, 76
MARY LU MARTZ, 76, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 4, 2005, in Fort Wayne. Born March 3, 1929, in Wells County, Indiana, she was employed by Stra-toflex/Parker-Hanafin, as a secretary, retiring in 1991. She also had worked for Southwest Allen County Schools for over 10 years. She enjoyed crafts and her family and was an avid doll collector.
Survived by sons, Eric L. (Dinah) Martz and Ryan E. Martz, both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Kennis “Kenny” Burger of Fort Wayne and Noel Burger of Florida; grandchildren, Jason Martz, Joshua Martz, Mariah Martz and Macie Martz; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Martz.
Service was Wednesday, June 8, at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.
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