Alice M. DeLoria

Alice M. DeLoria, age 98, of Ft. Wayne, IN formerly of Kenosha passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Born in Kenosha on February 24, 1920, Alice was the daughter of the late Alcid and Louise (Badtke) Germain. She attended local schools and was employed as a key punch operator at American Motors for 30 years.

She was united in marriage to Bernard Ladewig and that marriage was dissolved. She later married Alvin Leo DeLoria and he preceded her in death on January 10, 1991.

While in Kenosha, she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; enjoyed playing a good game of grudge (family card game) and going to the casinos for her birthday.

In 2001, Alice moved to Ft. Wayne, IN to be near her family. While living there she succeeded in gaining a massive number of friends who loved her dearly.

Alice is survived by her son, Darwin (Kathy) Ladewig, son-in-law, Bob Gurney; her grandchildren,

Kevin Gurney, Jim (Tammy) Gurney, Kathy (Mark) Powe, Scott (Kristin) Ladewig, Denise (Jim) Scherer, Jay DeLoria and Alan (Michelle) DeLoria; six great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and 1 more due in February.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her daughter (Darwin’s twin) Darlene Gurney; two brothers, Kenneth and Clifford Germain and former husband, Bernard Ladewig in 1972.

Grandma Alice’s passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts. She was very much loved and will be greatly missed.