Mary Ellen Schon

Mary Ellen Schon, 82, of Fort Wayne died March 26, 2020 at Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne, IN. Mary Ellen was born October 10, 1937 in Fort Wayne. She was the daughter of the late Hugh and Hilda (App) Hart.  She graduated from Central Catholic High School and St. Francis & I.U. and was a teacher at St. Charles Catholic School for 16 years and retired in 1991. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed many years at Witmer Lake and Ft. Myers Beach Florida, seldom missing a sunset. Her family, friends and former students meant the world to her, she touched many lives. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Schon of Fort Wayne, IN; children, Arnie (Patricia),  Sara (Michael),  Tom (Judy), Maria (Mario) and Marty (Jane); grandchildren Mallorie, Jacob (Mallory),  Keenan, Sam, Remi, and Stephen. Great grandchildren Beau and Waylon. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her siblings Annie, Jane, Marty and Poadie. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W State Blvd. Fort Wayne. Burial in Catholic Cemetery,  Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Angels Catholic Church. We are thankful for the caring people at Lincolnshire Place Memory Care and Heartland Hospice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.