Frances Stapleton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frances Stapleton in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Raymond F. Stapleton and Naomi J. Stapleton (Barbour); her sisters, Marjorie Perkins, Jean Zumbrun, Mary Jo Stapleton, Susan "Susi" Catania and Barbara Barefoot (Paul); her nephews, Bill Perkins, Brad Brown (Hilary), Mark Perkins (Megan), Jason Perkins (Ashley), Ben Barefoot, James Stapleton (Sochivly), Cory Catania, Tony Barefoot (Christine) and Steven Bever (Maggie); her niece Robin Catania; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Derek Brown (Mary), Alex Perkins, Austin Zarse, Jacob Zarse, Quintin Zarse, Addison Brown, Lily Perkins and Hanna Zarse; Levi, Adaline and Arora.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Fran Stapleton, memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester Missionary Church, 806 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, 1005 West Rudisill Blvd., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807.
