{"id":51315,"date":"2026-06-09T13:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=51315"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:24:51","slug":"janet-ann-wirick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/janet-ann-wirick\/","title":{"rendered":"Janet Ann Wirick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FORT WAYNE, IN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Janet Ann Wirick<\/strong>, 88, of Fort Wayne, IN, formerly of Paulding, OH, passed away on Friday, May 29th, at The Crossings at Covington Commons, Fort Wayne, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was born on February 26, 1938 in Antwerp, OH to her late parents, Russell and Virginia (Caryer) Coon. On June 15, 1956, she married Gerald Wirick who preceded her in death in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Janet was a former member of the Paulding United Methodist Church and a current member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, IN. She worked for several years at Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp, OH. Janet enjoyed playing cards with her friends on Fridays and was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is survived by her daughter, Tracey (Jason) Grothaus, Roanoke, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Russell and Gene Coon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, OH. Inurnment will follow in Wiltsie Cemetery, Harrison Township, Payne, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be calling one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorial contributions may be made in Janet’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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