VELMA C. (BOLINGER) OSBUN, 86
VELMA C. (BOLINGER) OSBUN, 86, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Kingston Residence, Fort Wayne. Born June 13, 1924, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Melissa (Walker) Bolinger. She enjoyed sewing, baking, bowling, and gardening. She was married to Paul L. Osbun for 49 1/2 years; he passed away on Dec. 10, 1994. She is survived by her children, Kathy Osbun Dancer, Becky Osbun, Kevin (Mary) Osbun, Darren Osbun, Laurie (Kevin) Steele, and Amy (Michael) Deck; two sisters, Alta Shroyer of Erie, Pa. and Norma Francis of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Noel, Paul, Robert, Raymond, and Norman Bolinger; sisters, Betty Young, Doris Snyder, Ruth Fulk, and Esther Miller; and one grandchild. Funeral service 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, with calling starting at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the American Heart Association . For more information please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com
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