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BONNIE LOU WRIGHT, 63

January 7, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

BONNIE LOU WRIGHT, 63, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at her residence. Born May 22, 1945, in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Katherine Marty; brothers, Lewis King of Fort Wayne, John Marty of Columbia City and Randy Marty of Pennsylvania; sister, Cheryl Marty of Warsaw; longtime companion, Gary Alles of Fort Wayne; and aunts, Virginia Bunsold and Helen Topp.

No services or visitation. Arrangements by Elzey Patterson Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne.

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