Mae Ruth Michell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 11, 2024, at the age of 100, Mae Ruth Michell of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mae Ruth may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Waldo Vanselow and Fern Vanselow; her husband Jeff; and her brother Robert Sonnenberg. She is survived by: her children, Donald Jeffery Michell II (Susan) of Arlington, TX, David Bruce Michell of Terre Haute, IN, Claudia Wasvick (Ron) of Fort Wayne and Laurie Michell of Fort Wayne; and her sister Joy Teeters. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, American Heart Association, or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana.
