Mary Ellen Dunn Hardisty peacefully passed away Sun. April 20, 2014. Born in Tipton, Iowa she lived in Ft. Wayne since 1956. Survived by her twin sons; Errol S. Dunn; Columbia City, Ind. and Darrel C. (Elaine) Dunn; Huntertown, Ind. sister; Claribel Rider; Florida, 7 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. A formally educated businessperson, Mrs. Hardisty was the owner of The Lantern, a business she conceived, built, and managed until her retirement in 1990. Preceded in death by her parents Martha Mae (Sanders) Long and James A. Long, grandson Brent Dunn, first husband James Dunn, great granddaughter Carrington Drake, second husband Ron Hardisty, brother Wayne Long of Iowa, and sister Mildred (Long) Schlueter of Iowa. Funeral services will be held Thurs. April 24, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Winchester Rd. Chapel where friends may call from 9:30 A.M. Thurs. until service time. Burial Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred Memorials to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com
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