Carole J. Bergen, age 78, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Majestic Care of West Allen.  Born on September 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Della (VanNocker) Weesner.  Carole was a graduate of Elmhurst High School, class of 1965.  She was a dedicated homemaker and mother to her four children. Carole enjoyed crossword puzzles and collecting American Indian artifacts in her later years.  In her younger years, she simply loved dancing, often taking dance classes and even entering dance competitions.  Above all, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Michele French, Sara Hester, Tracey Hester, and Kevin Hester; grandchildren, Nicholas Edwards, Stephanie Rice, Ambia Dorsey, Alison Brutton, Teric Dudley, Alexander Edwards, and Katlyn Wierzba; 10 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Bob Tegtmeyer.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Robert Weesner.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Carole will be laid to rest at Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne following the service. Condolences can be left at www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com for the family.