Jodie A. Elshire, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:45 p.m. on October 17, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on May 1, 1957, to John and Betty (Frank) Faust in Wabash, Indiana.

Jodie is a 1975 graduate of Southwood High School. She was self-employed in the retail business. Jodie enjoyed T.V., lighthouses, and traveling. She was a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

Jodie is survived by her daughter; Katie (Fred) Gengnagel of Wabash, Indiana; one grandson, Jeremiah Elshire; one brother, Terry (Beverly) Faust of Urbana, Indiana. She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Rev. Melissa Rice officiating.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Jodie Elshire's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com