Melanie "Lanie" Bergstrom

Melanie “Lanie” (Parker) Bergstrom, 76, of Auburn, died Tuesday November 8, 2022 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn after a lengthy illness. Lanie was born June 11, 1946 in Kendallville.  She was a graduate of Waterloo High School and Elkhart College. Lanie had worked at Cameron Hospital and DeKalb Memorial Hospital in medical records and then went to work as the office manager in Dr. Edwards and Dr. Paul’s office.  She had also worked at the Heart Center Medical Group in Fort Wayne.  Lanie married the love of her life, Rick Bergstrom on May 22, 1965 and he preceded her in death on May 24, 2009. She is survived by a daughter, Michelle “Shelly” Bergstrom of Auburn; brother, Jeff Parker of Rome City; sister-in-law, Vickie Zecca of Garrett; nieces and nephew, Brooke, Paul & Amanda (Steve)  Zecca and their families all of Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Mel and Dorothy Parker of Auburn. A memorial service for Lanie will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior from 12-1 p.m.  at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Burial will be held in Embrey Cemetery, Garrett. Memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pinningtonfh.com.

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