Marsha Kay Fisher

Marsha Kay Fisher, 82, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Huntington, IN, passed away at 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her residence in the Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, IN. Marsha was born on November 1, 1942, in Huntington County, Indiana, the daughter of G. Bernard Eckert and Berniece “Shorty” (Updike) Eckert. She graduated from Lancaster Township High School with the Class of 1960 and married Michael Thomas Fisher on August 19, 1961, in Huntington, IN. She studied at Lutheran Hospital School of Radiology and graduated from Wayne University of Cosmetology in Fort Wayne. Marsha worked for Our Sunday Visitor, and Co-owned and operated the Hairtenders Beauty Salon. She also Co-owned City Beverage, Inc, where she retired from in 2000. Marsha was a life-long Member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington, a past Member of the Huntington Jaycee Wives, a past Member of the Knights of Columbus Lady’s Auxiliary, a past Member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, past Officer of Hairdressers in Huntington County, and volunteered at Love, Inc. Marsha loved to cook and often was the first to cook meals for friends and family during stressful times. She was a world traveler, an avid gardener and reader, but her real love was spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Michael Thomas Fisher of Fort Wayne, IN, her son, John J. (Becky) Fisher of Huntington, IN, her daughter, Jill R. Henderson of Huntington, IN, her Brother, Gregory (Patti) Eckert of Columbus, OH, her sister, Christine (Donald) Hofmann of Brownsburg, IN, and five grandchildren: Suzanne (James) Hlavaty of Roanoke, IN, Kevin (Felecia) Fisher of Denver, CO, Abigail (Joseph) Radcliffe of Scottsdale, AZ, Olivia Henderson of Scottsdale, AZ, and Michael Henderson of Huntington, IN. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Benjamin Radosevich, Ellie Radosevich, Jimmy Hlavaty, and Sam Hlavaty, all of Roanoke, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, G. Bernard Eckert and Berniece “Shorty” Eckert. A Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington, IN, on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Church doors open at 10:00 am and Mass begins at 10:30 am. Graveside service to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Huntington, IN. Preferred memorials may be made in honor of Marsha to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Love, Inc., in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Marsha Kay Fisher.

Marsha Kay Fisher

November 1, 1942 - May 11, 2025