Mary Ellen Beghtel, 56, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Edward Patycola and Dottie Patycola, who survives, of Fowlerville, MI. Mary worked as a paralegal for Carson Law Firm. She will always be remembered as a caring wife and mother. Mary is survived by her husband of 13 years, Keith Beghtel of Fort Wayne; sons, Aaron Beghtel and Dylan Beghtel; siblings, Susan Blaha of Royal Oak, MI, Michael (Michelle) Patycola of McComb Township, MI, and Nancy (Roy) Witt of Fowlerville, MI. Calling is 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. A graveside service will be held at Antrim Cemetery of Conway Township, MI. Memorials may be made to the Allen County SPCA. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com