Denise K. Chapman

Denise K. Chapman , 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on December 26, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born December 7, 1951 in Pender, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Ardale Thomsen and the late Norma (Ahler) Thomsen.  Denise was united in marriage to John W. Chapman on January 3, 1989. He survives.

Denise was employed at CME in Monroeville from 1997 to 2004 when her health prevented her from working.

Denise was a 19-year survivor of a double lung transplant, because of this transplant; she was able to enjoy gardening, being outdoors, and antiques. She especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, John Chapman of Decatur, Indiana;  daughter, Kelly (Terry) Gerber of Huntertown, Indiana; son, John J. (Lindsey) Hoffman of Decatur, Indiana; step-daughter, Heather Lytle of Fort Wayne, Indiana; five grandchildren, Nathan Gerber, Grant Gerber, Preston Hoffman, Morgan Hoffman, and Lauren Hoffman; brother, Gaylen (Beth) Thomsen of York, Nebraska; brother Gary (Mary) Thomsen of Norfolk, Nebraska; brother, Bill (Susie) Thomsen of Windsor, Colorado and brother, Craig (Tammie) Thomsen of Wayne, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ardale and Norma Thomsen and her brother, Donnie Thomsen.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Karen Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Stillwater Hospice or Indiana Donor Network.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.