Mary L. Didion

Mary L. Didion, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away August 7, 2022. She was born September 10, 1933 in Harlan, IN, a daughter of the late Lucian and Mabel Kreienbrink. 

Mary was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Rosary Society and a  TOPS Member for 50 years. Mary had many joys: making stockings for Christmas, afghan blankets, crafts, gardening, reading. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family. 

Mary is survived by children, Cecilia (Larry) Miller, Richard E. (Karen) Didion, John M (Debra) Didion, Theresa M (Daniel) Leeuw, Janice (Jerry) Rinehart, Judith (Brian) Krocker, Jean (Peter) Henry, Jeffery (Renee) Didion; 29 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald Kreienbrink; sister, Lesa Hockman; and brother-in-law, Ray (Pat) Didion.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard P. Didion; grandson, David Didion; great-grandchildren, Rylee Mann, Nicole Russell,  and Vincent Petit; sister, Roseanne Villiard; sisters-in-law, Janet Kreienbrink and Ruth Sallier; and brothers-in-law, Bob Hockman and Stan Sallier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Officiated by Fr. Polycarp. 

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022 at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, with a Rosary to be held at 4 p.m.

Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Angels Church for Masses or the David Didion Scholarship Fund at St. Jude's Catholic Church.