Karen Anne Hoffman: 1946 – 2009
Karen Anne Hoffman, 62, a resident of rural LaOtto and wife of Danny K. Hoffman, died at 10:50 a. m. on Monday, February 23, 2009, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been in declining health for only a short period, and had entered the hospice home two days ago.
Mrs. Hoffman was born on July 5, 1946 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Robert F. and Marjorie (Anderton) Loechner, and spent her formative years there. She graduated from Northside High School in 1964, and later earned an associates degree from International Business College.
On September 6, 1969 she was married in Fort Wayne to Danny K. Hoffman. The couple spent the early years of their marriage in Fort Wayne and moved to Noble County in 1978.
Employed as a merchandiser at Source Inter Link, she was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Church Council. In her leisure time she had enjoyed playing adult volleyball and also playing Euchre.
The surviving relatives include her husband Dan; her children Jeffrey M. (Sarah) Hoffman of LaOtto and Julie (Gregory) Brubaker of Fort Wayne; her mother Marjoie Loechner of Fort Wayne; two brothers Steven (Patricia) Loechner of Roanoke and William (Betsy) Loechner of Fort Wayne; a sister Janet (Adam) Kidston of Naperville, Ill; and a brother-in-law Randy (Pam) Hoffman of Napanee.
Services will be held at 6 p. m. on Thursday, February 26, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 2305 Goshen Road, with Pastor Dale Henderson, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 4 to 6 p. m.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of the arrangements.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church.
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February 24th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Dear Julie,
Mom and I were so sorry to hear about your mom. She was so great and always so much fun. I can remember how we’d try to see how hard we could get her to laugh playing with Max.
We’ve made a donation to the church in her memory, but please let us know if there’s anything else we can do.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers,
Sarah and Penny
February 24th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Dan and Family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you and your family are very close in every thought and prayer.
Nadine Imel
Lutheran Hospital
February 24th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Dan, Jeff, & Julie:
Karen will be greatly missed…your family has been wonderful as neighbors. The kids can’t remember a time when she wasn’t around. Nathan will especially miss sharing his “stories” with her. If we can be of help, please call, e-mail or stop by.
Carla, John, Caity & Nathan Mueller
February 25th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Karen was the most loving,giving person I have ever had the priveledge of knowing.She embraced our family as her own. She was a wonderful grandmother to my son.I was constantly floored by how much she could love.Our lives are forever altered by her absence.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:56 am
To Karen’s Family:
I know for a fact that you have lost a very precious lady.
She was a joy to be around and always had a smile and if you didn’t, she made sure you did by the time your conversation was over.
My heart goes out to all of you and Dan especially, a life partner like her is so rare and such a blessing.
May God be with all of you in your time of loss and forever after.
Kathy Price (Metro)
February 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Jeff, Sarah and family, I am sorry for loss. You are in mine and in my familys prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Amy Quarcelino and family
February 25th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Dan and family,
Karen brought energy and vibrance to every room she entered. We will miss her excitement for children. Emma said she remembers Aunt Karen giving her a pretty necklace. You are not alone in your sorrow. If you need anything, anytime, please let us know. We will be praying for comfort and strength during this time.
Your friends, the Mosier’s
Jon,Charlotte, Zane, Emma and Ella
February 25th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Julie,
We are all so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers!
May God bless and keep you,
Aimee, Charlie, and David
February 25th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Dan and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Karen. You are in our prayers. We are sorry we will be unable to come to the viewing or funeral because we are with family in Arizona this week.
May God comfort each of you.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Dan,Jeff and Julie,
I am sorry the hear about your wife and mother. Karen was always so nice to me growing up. I no that she will be missed by all who knew her. Your family will be in our prayers.
Matt Green & family
February 26th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I am a knitting friend of Karen and her mother’s. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Please give my condolences to Karen’s mother Marge as well of course to her family. Julie and Jeff, she was so proud of you. My prayers are with you all…Sincerely, Sandy Hall
November 13th, 2009 at 3:14 am
Linda was looking for Billy in regards to their high school reunion and was shocked to find this announcement. I was very upset when she told me today (November 12, 2009).
I am so sorry for your loss Margie, Billy, Stevie, Janet and Dan. And of course the children also.
Sincerely, Kay Moore