Doris J. Will, 98, of Fort Wayne, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

She was born on July 2, 1928, in Kettlersville, Ohio, to Charles F. and Myra L. Egbert. She married Donald Will, who preceded her in death on April 30, 2003.

Doris and Donald founded Will Jewelers in 1959 in Versailles, Ohio, before eventually moving to Fort Wayne in 1964. They also owned jewelry stores in Denver, Colorado.

Doris enjoyed traveling and tending to her flower gardens. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor and funny personality. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished taking care of her family.

She is survived by her four sons, Darren (Sherri) Will, Dale (Susan) Will, Dean (Mari) Will, and Douglas (Dawn) Will; three daughters, Diane (Kerry) Kessens, Denise (Randy) Copper, and Dixie (Kirt) Clark; 28 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Sue Will and Beth Will.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; three sons, Darrell, Dana and Daniel; her sister, Henrietta Opperman; and her brother, Dennis Egbert.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be directed to Parkview Hospice or Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church.