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Cecile G. Kirchner

Cecile G. Kirchner, 104, of Fort Wayne, IN, and having family members in Roanoke, IN, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Coventry Meadows, in Fort Wayne.

Mrs. Kirchner was a homemaker and had been an Avon representative for more than 50 years. She was a member of Aboite Missionary Church, a 51-year member of the Allen County Chorus and a former 4-H club leader.

She was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Adams County to Milton and Clara Edgell. She married Otto Kirchner, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include a son, Merlin Kirchner, of Roanoke; two daughters, Claire A. McMinn, of Roanoke, and Shirley H. Bradbury, of Parrish, FL; a brother, Fred Edgell, of Monroeville; 12 grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Decatur Cemetery, 1824 W. Monroe St., Decatur.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Heart-to-Heart Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.domccombandsons.com.