Alice Loretta Buckles Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alice Loretta Buckles of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alice Loretta Buckles to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Alice Loretta had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Alice Loretta may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Buckles; and her grandson Zachary McKinley. She is survived by: her children, Lee Rottinghaus (Tim) of Fort Wayne, Tammy Partin (Tim) of Arkansas, Jeff McKinley (Susan) of California and Steve McKinley (Penny) of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by several grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed the Fort Wayne Zoo.