Thelma Frances Lawlor, 97, passed away on January 29, 2026 at Golden Years Homestead.

She was born May 21, 1928 in Middletown, NY to the late Frank J. and Loretta Brennan Mc Laughlin.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 69 years, John J. Lawlor.  She was a resident of Fort Wayne, IN since 1978 and was retired from Fort Wayne National Bank.  Thelma enjoyed doing genealogy research.  Thelma is survived by daughters, Kathleen (Thomas) Bush, and Maureen (Ron) Rosenkaimer; sons Michael (Kelly), Stephen (Jodie), Mark (Jill) and Brian Lawlor; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  She was preceeded in death by her sister Betty M. Long, her brother James F.  Mc Laughlin, and her daughter-in-law Christy Lawlor.   She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.  Funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.