Tana Rose (Fivecoate) Dingess, 69, Fort Wayne, formerly of North Manchester, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Loren and Carolyn (Carl) Fivecoate, Tana was born March 20, 1952 in Peru, Indiana.
On November 4, 1988, Tana married Jackie Ray Dingess and the two were married for 30 years before Jackie passed away on August, 15, 2019. During their time together, Tana worked at Eaton Controls for thirty-five years.
After Jackie’s passing, Tana moved to Fort Wayne so she could be closer to her grandchildren. She was a sweet, kind-hearted woman who loved attending her grandsons’ sporting events and spending time with them. Tana was skilled in the kitchen and could make anything, which her family always enjoyed. She enjoyed relaxing by going shopping.
The memory of Tana Rose Dingess will be forever cherished by her daughter, Brandy (Tyler) Rash, Grabill, Indiana; sons, Stacy (Angie) Helton, Columbia City, Indiana, Jackie R. Dingess and Joshua Dingess, both of Laketon; brothers, Lonny (Sally) Fivecoate, Fort Wayne, Rick Fivecoate, and Larry (Mary Dingess) Fivecoate, both of Chili, Indiana; and four grandchildren. Tana was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jackie Ray Dingess; and sister-in-law, Dyanne Fivecoate.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, County Road 300 East and County Road 1000 North, Servia, Indiana. A graveside service will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman will be officiating.
The family of Tana Dingess has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
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