Cletia J. “Joanie” Karwoski, 83, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born July 14, 1934 in Des Moines, IA, a daughter of the late Leo Gustin and June (Miles) Newman. Joanie enjoyed her family, friends, her two dogs and three cats.

Surviving are her husband, Bob Karwoski; four children, Sherri (Rick) Goff; Karrie (Gary) Ehinger; Jerry (Diane) Rudig and Terri (Tavis) Schlundt; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren; six sisters, Margaret; Viola; Janet; Marilyn; Shirley and Phyllis.

Memorial service is 3 PM Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Fairhaven Funeral Home 6557 N. Clinton Street with visitation one-hour prior.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Allen County S.P.C.A.