Joan A. McNamara's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joan A. McNamara

December 5, 1927 - August 22, 2025 (97 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joan A. McNamara's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Raven-Choate Funeral Home

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Joan A. McNamara

December 5, 1927 - August 22, 2025 (97 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joan A. McNamara Obituary

The memory of Joan A. McNamara in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on August 22, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Carr "Bud" McNamara; her parents, William J. Smith and Marie Smith; and her brother Wendell Smith. She is survived by: her children, Chris McNamara, Avie Frayer (Paul) and Suzi Kemp (Tom); and her grandchildren, Julie Piller (Scott), Jessica Riggins (Brad), Jennifer Frayer-Griggs (Dan), Jamie Frayer, Jonathan Frayer (Jamie), Joseph Frayer, Jillian Christenson (Thomas), Christopher McNamara (Deia), Carissa Camacho, Benjamin Kamp, Chelsea Maiberger (Brent) and Jacob Paul Frayer. She is also survived by seventeen great-grandchildren.

Her contributions to these establishments were valued, reflecting her work ethic and commitment.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Raven-Choate Funeral Home



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Sep 05

Visitation

St. Paul Catholic Church
1009 W Kem Rd, Marion, IN 46952

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Sep 05

Mass

St. Paul Catholic Church
1009 W Kem Rd, Marion, IN 46952

Fri

Sep 05

Burial

1101 S Lincoln Blvd, Marion, IN 46953

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