Jill's obituary
Jill Robbins Feichter, 68, passed away July 21, 2023, at her residence in Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia. Jill was born February 14, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Vincennes, IN, in 1973. She graduated from Indiana University 1977 with B.A. Speech Pathology where she fell in love with her husband Tom. In 1979, she graduated from Indiana University M.A. Speech Pathology. She worked for a short time at Turnstone Center with preschool children, and a few other agencies during her years prior to children. Jill enjoyed many activities, including bike riding, watching her kids play sports as they grew up, chatting and visiting with her friends, and getting her nails done. She was involved in many activities over the years including Sunday school, MOPS, greeter ministries, and various clubs, and always volunteering in something. She always stayed on top of her speech pathology license and was a member of the American Speech & Hearing Associations for 30 years. Above all else, Jill lived for her children and grandchildren, she was the best Mimi. Her family and friends were blessed by her unconditional love, bubbly spirit, and servant’s heart. Our hearts rejoice that she is with our precious Savior.
Jill is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Thomas J. Feichter. Children: Andrew Feichter and Ashley (Steve) Snead. Grandchildren: Graham and Maxwell Feichter, Aurora and Coral Snead. Sisters: Jan (Bob) Wissel and Penny Robbins. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Marybeth Riley, Anne Feichter, Judy (Mike) Reifenberg, Marti Feichter and brother-in-law Terry (Wendy) Feichter, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne. Funeral service will be 11am, Friday, July 28, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. All are welcome to attend the celebration of life at Birdies Rooftop at the Bradley Hotel, which will be held from 1pm to 5pm. Valet parking will be provided. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Matthew 25, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN) or Broadway Christian ministry "InAsMuch Ministry" (Fort Wayne, IN). To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com .