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Vicki Jo (Hubbard) Winchester, age 73, passed away July 30, 2025, at her home in Fort Wayne. Vicki was born in Rochester, Indiana, on April 21, 1952, to the late Frederick B. Hubbard and Nina Ruth (Shively) Hubbard. She married LeRoy Winchester on July 25, 2009, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. LeRoy preceded her in death in 2017. Vicki was a cosmetologist for 54 years and a family service funeral planning counselor.
Survivors include:
Brother, James Hubbard of Rochester.
Niece, Melanie (Paul) Welch of Avon, Indiana.
Niece, Lisa Frye of Fort Wayne.
Great nephew, Tristan Frye of Warsaw.
Great niece, Madelon Leininger of Indianapolis.
Six stepchildren: James (Kris) Winchester, Tamara Winchester-Stier, Rick (Kay) Winchester, Brad (Carol) Drew, Melissa (Nathan) Benton, and David (Tracy) Drew.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 1716 Werling Road, New Haven, Indiana. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Immediately following the funeral service, there will be a light luncheon served in the church hall. Burial will take place at Reichter Cemetery, Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of New Haven or First Baptist Church of Ossian, Bread Ministry.
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