Frances ‘Fran’ Stapleton

NORTH MANCHESTER – Frances "Fran" Stapleton, North Manchester, died Feb. 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born Sept. 17, 1961, in Fort Wayne, to Raymond F. and Naomi J. Barbour Stapleton.
Family and friends may call Friday, Feb. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester Missionary Church, 806 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN 46962; or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, 1005 West Rudisill Blvd., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46807.
The family of Fran Stapleton has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.