Our Obituaries
Carl Bennett
May 15, 2013
Carl Bennett passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Carl was 97 1/2 years old, born in Rockford, IN on December 7, 1915. He graduated from Northside High School in 1934. In 1939 he and Margaret Jane Schuster were married. Later he married Carol Popp in 1989. He was employed by International Harvester, Seyferts Foods and the Zollner Piston Company. His career...
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Edward B. Rice
May 12, 2013
Edward B. Rice, 81, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Fort Wayne, Edward was graduated from South Side High School and attended Michigan State and Indiana University. He was a US Army Korean War veteran. Edward was Executive Vice President and Chairman of Lupke Rice Associates and Past President of Rice Ford Lincoln,...
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Richard C. Delaney
May 9, 2013
Richard C. Delaney, 90, passed away May 8, 2013. Surviving are his son, Stuart Delaney, daughter, Denise (Robert) Rainwaters; grandchildren Michele, Tara, Shannon, Nicole, Steve, Scott, Sean, Connor, Christopher, Kyle; 9 great grandchildren, & his Black Lab Companion, Jake. He was preceded in death by father Cosmos Delaney, mother, Phoebe Norton, wife, Hazel Delaney, sons, John & "Dicky"...
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Salustia C. Castillo
May 7, 2013
Salustia C. Castillo, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Tuxpan, Mexico, Salustia was a Pastor's Wife, and Pastor herself for many years. She was also a nurse and midwife for many years. She was a member of Templo Aposento Alto. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her children: Samuel (Consuelo) Castillo, Israel (Josefina)...
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Thomas R. Heiny
May 5, 2013
Thomas R. Heiny , 86, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at home. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, He was a U S Army Air Corp WW II veteran, a B 17 flight engineer assigned to Project Ruby. A memeber of the Anthony Wayne Rotary Club. One of three founders of Roth, Wehrley and Heiny Residential Real Estate Firm, Past President of Fort Wayne Board of Realtors, Past Vice President of the Indiana...
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Mabel J. Bushong
May 1, 2013
Mabel J. Bushong, 87, passed away May 1, 2013. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Francis Lee Bushong, children, Jackie (Glenn) Barlett, daughter, Vicki (Brian)Miller Culp, grandchildren; Brianne, Brittney, and Lindsey, brothers, Ted Reinhart, Max Reinhart, sister, Alice Bittner. Mabel was preceded in death by parents Samuel and Lisetta...
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Stanton W. Hebbeler
April 30, 2013
Stanton W. Hebbeler , 63, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at home with his loving family after a courageous battle with melanoma. Born in Evansville, IN, and a graduate of the University of Evansville. Stanton worked as a Regional Sales Manager with American Standard for 30 years, retiring in 2011. He was a member of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, and was a "Big Brother" for Big Brothers...
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Margaret A. Schwyn
April 25, 2013
Margaret A. Schwyn, 90, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Margaret worked as a secretary with Lincoln Life Insurance, then Tokheim, and with the City of Fort Wayne Street Engineering Department. She was a member of St. Albans Episcopal Church. Surviving are her son, Thomas (Susan) Schwyn of Bluffton, IN; son, Mark (Julia)...
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Terry Lynn Robertson
April 25, 2013
Terry Lynn Robertson, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Born in Ashland, KY, Terry worked at GM for 36 years. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher and protector. Terry was a hard worker that enjoyed cooking, traveling and loved spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Anna Robertson of Fort Wayne, sons, Terry Lynn (Kelly) Robertson II of...
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Anneke Gianacakos-Vander Wel
April 23, 2013
Anneke Gianacakos-Vander Wel, 91, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Born in Haarlem, The Netherlands. She was a member of Christ's Community Church, R. C. A. where she sang in the choir, and lead a widow's Bible study. While living in Michigan, she taught Sunday School for many years and volunteered at nursing homes and the Red Cross. Surviving are her son...
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Larry L. Hough
April 23, 2013
Larry L. Hough , 79, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Rural, IN, Larry worked as a Inspector with Navistar for 34 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of South Wayne Baptist Church, U S Air Force Korean War veteran from 1952 to 1960, American Legion Post #277, Lifetime NRA, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Associations, Lifetime...
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Alexander M. Lenz
April 21, 2013
.PFC Alexander M. Lenz, 21, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Fort Wayne. Born on the military post in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He was a member of the C. Co. 1-293rd Infantry Indiana Army National Guard. Alex loved writing, music, art, and had a heart for others in need. Surviving are his fiancee, Tiffany Deremer of Fort Wayne; unborn son due in July, Austin Michael; father, Patrick ...
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Donna Pomeroy
April 19, 2013
Donna Pomeroy , 82, passed away April 19, 2013. Arrangements pending with D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
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Darrel C. Kissinger
April 16, 2013
Darrel C. Kissinger, 66, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Born in Fort Wayne, Darrel was a 1965 graduate of Central High School and worked at General Electric for 25 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of American Legion Post 241, GE Quarter Century Club, NE Indiana Baseball Assoc. and former member of Toastmasters and Three Rivers Strollers. Darrel was a Vietnam Army Veteran that...
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Pearlanna Richardson
April 13, 2013
Pearlanna Richardson, 84, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. She loved Gospel Music. Surviving are her son, Michael (Sharon) Richardson, daughters, Linda (James) Heymann, Susan (Terry) Hendricks; 10 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sisters, Priscilla (Charles) Rusher, Sue Sanders, Jane Jinks, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Richardson. She was preceded in...
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Betty J. Keena
April 13, 2013
Betty J. Keena, 80, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Born in Monroe Center, WI, Betty worked for K-Mart for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Surviving are her son, Bryan (Pam) Keena, brothers, Pat (Carol Babcock) Keena, Joe (Liz) Keena, grandsons, Ryan Keena, Tyler (Katie) Keena, and many nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Dorothy Keena, brothers, Jack and...
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Harriet M. Smereczuk
April 13, 2013
Harriet M. Smereczuk, 79, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her Husband, Roman Joseph Smereczuk and Son, Michael A. Houser both of Fort Wayne, Step-daughter, Gaby Fronk of Erlangen, Germany, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and Brother, Harold E. Smith of Cicero, IN. Harriet was preceded in death by, son, Mark R. Houser, daughter,...
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Steven E. Mincoff
April 11, 2013
Steven E. Mincoff, 47, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, Steven graduated from Paul Harding HS and was the owner of Sparkles Plus window cleaning service. He loved to live life to the fullest and was an avid fisherman. Surviving are his brother, William J. (Carol) Mincoff of Fort Wayne, IN half sister, Kari, 2 aunts...
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Tara Combs
April 11, 2013
Tara R. Combs, 60, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Covington Manor Nursing Center in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her brother, Thomas (Bobbi) Combs of Columbia City, IN sister, Lynette Combs Conrad of Marion, IN. Tara was preceded in death by her parents, Hollen and Ruby Combs, , sister, Anne Combs Moore, brother, Russell Combs. Private Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may...
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Robert F. (Red) Johnson
April 10, 2013
Robert F. (Red) Johnson died peacefully on April 10th at Renaissance Village, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his daughter, Ann (David) Bobilya; son, Michael (Karen) Johnson; grandchildren, Carrie (Kevin) Collins, Daniel (Rachel) Bobilya, Mark (Leigh) Bobilya, Lesley Ann (Marc) Pfleging, and Alec and Eric Johnson, & 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded...
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Leonard Carlberg
April 9, 2013
Leonard Carlberg , 84, passed away April 9, 2013. Arrangements pending with D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
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Kristen A. Riebenack
April 7, 2013
Kristen A. Riebenack, 45, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kristen worked as the Director of Development with the University of St. Francis for the last 6 years and in other capacities prior to that during the mid-1990s. Kristen was a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School. Kristen earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the...
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Arthur T. Farmer
April 6, 2013
Arthur T. Farmer, 89, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. Born in Molus, KY, Arthur was a metalurgy lab tech. with Dana Corp. for 32 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Anthony Wayne First Church of God, America Legion Post 82 and volunteered for Associated Churches Food Bank and Mission House. Arthur was a WWII Navy Veteran. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and loved spending time with his...
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Eugene (Gene) M. Nix
April 5, 2013
Eugene "Gene" M. Nix, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Eugene worked as a estimator with Dana Corporation for 42 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Bishop Luers Bingo Bunch, and instrumental in building the Bishop Luers football field. Gene had a love for his church and people...
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Greg Anderson
April 1, 2013
Greg Anderson , 56, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Greg worked at the Walmart Distribution Center. He was an eclectic collector whose taste ran the gambit from boxes of all types, to NASCAR Memorabilia, to Barbie Dolls, to Football Cards. One might even say he came close to being a hoarder. He enjoyed classic cars and vans and attended the...
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Carol Ann Smith
April 1, 2013
Carol Ann Smith, 57, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. Surviving are her brother, Harold Smith of Cicero, sister, Harriet (Joseph) Smereczuk of Fort Wayne, nephews, Randy Smith, and Mike (Sherry) Houser. Carol was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Hilda Smith. Service is 11:00 am, Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Life Water Community Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail with calling from 9:00 am...
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Donald L. Rush
March 30, 2013
Donald L. Rush , 94, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013. Surviving are his daughter, Marilyn (Robert) Evans of Fort Wayne, son, Larry (Judy) Rush of Georgetown, KY, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Jessie, infant son, Jerry, parents, Bert and Ruth Rush, stepmother, Lena Rush, brothers, Gene ...
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Jeffrey A. Melton
March 30, 2013
Jeffrey A. Melton, 42, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Jeffrey graduated from Homestead and also IPFW earning his Bachelor's Degree. He had been a Graphic Designer with Indiana Tech. He was a Cinema Center Board Member, very active in the Fort Wayne Electronic Music Club. Jeffrey was a very talented Artist and Musician, and...
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John Cuccia, Sr.
February 23, 1947 - March 30, 2013
John J. Cuccia, Sr. , 66, passed away March 30, 2013 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
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John T. Jack Flaig
January 29, 1932 - March 29, 2013
John T. "Jack" Flaig, 81, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at his residence in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, John was the Owner of Wayne Black Oxide. He was a member of Sonrise Church,the Elks, Ducks Unlimited and the Kiwanis Club. He was a great provider. A self made man. An outdoorsman and hunter who especially enjoyed the many fishing trips he made with his friends and family to Canada....
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Josephine M. Cuccia
March 23, 2013
Josephine M. Cuccia , 62, passed away March 23, 2013 at Visiting Nurse And Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
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Christina Ann Hall
March 23, 2013
Christina Ann Hall , 33, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Indianapolis, IN, Christina worked as a Writer. Graduate of Martinsville High School & Associates Degree From Ivy Tech. Surviving are her Parents Denton Richard Hall & Linda D Hall of Fort Wayne, IN, Significant Other John E Lauer of Fort Wayne, Daughter Willow, Son Augustus, Daughter...
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Jay (Jason) G. Gates
March 23, 2013
Jay (Jason) G. Gates , 67, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Colver, PA, he graduated from Duquesne University and was a U. S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Jay was the owner of Industrial Piping and Engineering and Graber and Assoc commercial real estate sales, and worked years ago for Central Soya. He was a member of The Chapel and the Living Proof...
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Berniece G. Matthias
March 19, 2013
Berniece G. Matthias, 97, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Survivors include granddaughter, Ronda Chapman of Churubusco, IN, Great-Grandson Justin Chapman; nephew, W. C. Gipe niece, Carolyn Stauffer; great-great-grandson, Alexavier Dean Chapman . Berniece was preceded in death by husband, Carl Matthias, parents, Edwin C. and Fannie (Zitzman) Gipe, daughter, Lou Ann Chapman. Memorials may...
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Danielle Lynn Emley
March 19, 2013
Danielle Lynn Emley, 38, passed away March 19, 2013. Surviving are her husband, Jonathon "Russ" Emley; daughter, Chelsey Emley; father, Harold "Harry" (Gina) Wood II; mother, Paula Wood; brother, Josh (Angela) Wood; grandmother, Frances Lou Peterson. Danielle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Martha Bowman, Paul Bowman, Betty Lou Bowman, Mildred Wood, Harold "Woody" Wood and...
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William F. Borowski
March 18, 2013
William F. Borowski, 82, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. Bill had a great passion for fishing. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Borowski of Angola, sister, Phyllis King of Adams, MA, and several nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Anna Borowski, daughter, Cynthia Borowski, and sisters, Sylvia Sadlowski and Joan Fields. Memorials may be made to the...
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Anna Marie Bonahoom
December 31, 1931 - March 16, 2013
Anna Marie Bonahoom, 81, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at her home. Born in Blakeslee, OH, Anna was a Library Aid with Fort Wayne Community Schools for 22 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church their Rosary Sodality, and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Charles. Anna Marie was a dedicated bridge player having held memberships at the American...
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Reppard Anthony Starnes
March 14, 2013
Reppard Anthony Starnes, 89, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family, in Fort Wayne. Born in Battle Creek, MI, Reppard was a US Marine Corp Veteran serving during WWII. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Ft Wayne. He worked as a Traffic Controller with Post General Foods in Battle Creek, MI for 34 years, retiring in 1987 and...
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Faith M. Webber
March 14, 2013
Faith M. Webber, 84, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at her home. Born June 25, 1928 in Wayne City, IL, to the late Amos and Naomi Peddicord, Faith was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Anthony Wayne Hope Hospitality House. She enjoyed sewing, handwork, flower gardening and reading. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, James R. of Fort Wayne, sons,...
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Ruby R. Pyle
March 14, 2013
Ruby R. Pyle, 84, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at The Towne House Retirement Center of Fort Wayne. Born in Huntington, IN, on July 31, 1928 to Archie J. and Georgia (Smith) Grice. She was married to the late Frank L. Pyle, Sr. on May 16, 1975. Ruby worked at People's Savings and Loan Association, W.A. Bucher and Son's of Huntington, and worked in the offices of Pyle Industries for...
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Barbara J. Clemons
March 9, 2013
Barbara J. Clemons, 67, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Barbara worked as a Bus Driver with Citilink for 19 years, retiring in 2007. She was a member of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 682. Surviving are her son, Michael Randolf of Fort Wayne; God daughter, Latosha Allison of Fort Wayne, IN and grandchildren, Bradon and Brock. No services at this...
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Jeanne E. Schouweiler
March 9, 2013
Jeanne E. Schouweiler, 90, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Ft. Wayne, she was a graduate of North Side High School and Michigan State University class of 1945 where she was also the Home Coming Queen. Jeanne was a member of or volunteered on behalf of the following organizations throughout her life: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic...
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Oral Michael (Mike) McGraw, Jr.
March 7, 2013
Oral Michael "Mike" McGraw Jr., 92, passed away March 7, 2013. Surviving are his daughter, Jenny Maurer, daughter, Beverly (Steve) Trahin, daughter, Mary (Ray) Compton, daughter, Kathy (Ralph) Perkins, daughter, Nancy (Vincent) Siders, son, David M. (Beth) McGraw, 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda R. McGraw, parents Oral Michael Sr...
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Lois L. Schram
March 6, 2013
Lois L. Schram, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Lois was born August 19, 1925 to Howard and Jane Henning. She was an active member at Christ United Methodist Church for many years. Lois was a lifelong caregiver who loved spending time with her family and cherished all her grandchildren. Surviving are her son, Richard (Connie) Schram Jr. of High...
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Patricia Eva Perlini
March 5, 2013
Patricia Eva Perlini, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Colon, Germany, Patricia came to the United States with her mother in 1948. She attended the University of Illinois earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She later attended Indiana Purdue earning a Master's Degree in Communications. Patricia was first employed by the City of Fort Wayne as...
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Lawrence J. Moran
March 3, 2013
Lawrence J. Moran, 85, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Kaiser; sons Larry (Debra), Kevin, and Dennis (Pam) Moran; sister, Jennine (Nick) Vesper; brother, John (Mary) Moran; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Leona; wife, Margaret; sisters, Mary Ellen Colbert and Kathleen Vaughn; and...
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Donald E. Brindel
October 6, 1930 - March 1, 2013
Donald E. Brindel, 82, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Wabash, IN, Donald spent his entire career in the Finance Industry serving as a Financial Manager with multiple companies before retiring in 1989. He was a member of Summit City Masonic Lodge #170 and the Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne. Donald had a passion for music and he loved playing guitar. He...
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Nuralon (Lonnie) (Pelz) Sprouls
February 26, 2013
Nuralon "Lonnie" (Pelz) Sprouls, 71, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Born in Fort Wayne, Lonnie worked at her family's business, Pelz Wrecking. She was a member and Treasurer of Coventry Baptist Church. She also had been an Officer in the PTA and Little League. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jack Sprouls; son, Matt (Melissa) Sprouls of Champaign, IL; daughter, Julie ...
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Joseph F. Schrader
February 24, 2013
Joseph F. Schrader, 88, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Schrader. Joe was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and a Navy Veteran of WWII. He retired in 1994 as owner and President of Schrader Financial Services. Surviving are his wife of 69 years Evelyn "Sally" Schrader, daughters,...
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Jessie B. Rush
February 22, 2013
Jessie B. Rush , 91, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. Surviving are her husband 72 years, Donald Rush; daughter, Marilyn (Robert) Evans of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Larry (Judy) Rush of Kentucky; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents Rossi and Wanda Burch, infant son, Jerry Rush, and brother, Carl Burch....
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Geraldine Wallace
February 21, 2013
Geraldine Wallace, 89, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. Born in Chicago, IL, Geraldine enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, animals and loved her family. Surviving are her daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Wilson of Fort Wayne, son, Dana (Janet) Wallace of Sugar Grove, IL, sisters, Lillian Kelly of Orland Park, IL, and Jean Adamson of Denver, CO, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren....
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Robert (Bob) Weber
January 2, 1924 - February 16, 2013
Robert C. "Bob" Weber, 89, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Janet Weber of Fort Wayne, nephew, Phil Blighton, nieces, Kathy Baker, Mary Sue (Fred) Thompson, 11 great nieces and nephews, several great great and great great great nieces and nephews.
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Diana Sullivan
February 15, 2013
Diana Sullivan, 69, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, February 15, 2013 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Born in Fort Wayne, Diana began her ministry of teaching and healing as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital caring for the sick 15 years and founded St. Joseph's Wound Care Unit. Inspired to teach the art of healing and caring to others; she then taught nursing at Lutheran College of...
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Ned S. Byall
February 13, 2013
Ned S. Byall, 84, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Born in Whitley County, IN, Ned graduated from Jefferson Center School. He served in the Army and went to Radio School in Fort Benning, GA. He was with the 1st Cavalry Ski Patrol during the Korean War and was stationed in Hokkaido, Japan. Ned, along with his wife, Delores, operated the family farm with the help of their...
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Debbie Freiburger
February 9, 2013
Debbie Freiburger, 56, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. Born in Wakefield, NE, raised in Wichita, KS and Fort Wayne. Debbie graduated from Snider High School and IUPUI-Indianapolis. She was a loving mom and wife. Debbie worked as an investment consultant and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Arcola. She loved being a mom first and foremost, as well as a loving and supporting...
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Della Mae Powell
February 8, 2013
Della Mae Powell, 79, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Cincinnati, OH, Della worked for Magnavox for 25 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary Post 2689 in Huntington. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her flowers, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband of 62 years,...
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Paul W. Archer
February 4, 2013
Paul W.Archer, 86, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, He was a U S Navy WW II veteran and worked as a shipping clerk with Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Company for 45 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of American Legion Post 296. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, feeding the birds and watching. Surviving are his son, Bill...
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Barbara J. Busse
February 2, 2013
Barbara J Busse, 71, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, Barbara worked at Lutheran Hospital for 44 years, retiring in 2006 as a Nursing Administrative Supervisor. She graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1959, received her R.N from Lutheran School of Nursing in 1962 and her Bachelors from the College of St Francis in Jolliet, IL in 1996. She was a member of First...
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Kami S. Richmond
January 30, 2013
Kami S. Richmond, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Auburn, IN, Kami was a business partner with Richer Realty for 13 years. She was an active volunteer at Anthony Wayne First Church of God and Mission House Food Bank. Surviving are her father, Bob (Carolyn) Richmond of Auburn; mother, Sue Ash of Fort Wayne; brother, Robert (Dawn)...
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Adela C. Galvan Bauerle
January 29, 2013
Adela C Galvan Bauerle, 56, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Adela worked as a Dietary Aid with Parkview Hospital, and really enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Surviving are her significant other, John Stephenson, son, Robert Karn II, brother, Julian (Vicky) Galvan, brother, Jesus (Angela) Galvan, and granddaughter, Kayla McCue. Adela was preceded in death by her parents Julian H. and...
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William E. Brandt, M.D.
January 21, 2013
Dr. William E. Brandt M.D., 87, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, William was a General, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon for over 40 years, and helped many people along the way. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ft. Wayne Country Club, American Legion Post 82, VFW 857, 4th Degree K of C Life Member 451, Ft....
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Margaret G. Dyk
January 18, 2013
Margaret G. Dyk, 93, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. Surviving are her son, William J. (Linda) Dyk of Lexington, KY daughters, Pamela (William) Robertson of Tuscon, AZ. Cheri (John) Disser of Fort Wayne, IN. sister, Phyllis McCain of Phoenix, AZ 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by he parents, Frank and Cloe Guilinger, husband, William J. Dyk Sr....
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Bill C. Smith
October 7, 1921 - January 18, 2013
Bill C. Smith, 91, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Columbus, OH, Bill was an Army Veteran of WWII. He worked in sales at various insurance companies and also at ITT Technical Institute for years. He was a member of the Three Rivers Masonic Lodge 733 F&AM and the VFW. Bill enjoyed riding his Honda Gold Wing, water skiing,...
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Hellen Wiebke
September 18, 2013 - January 18, 2013
Hellen B. Wiebke, 96, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born in Kokomo, Hellen was the owner of several diners and served as a food specialist with Fort Wayne Community Schools for 15 years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church and enjoyed volunteering at the church. She also enjoyed playing cards, cooking, traveling, spending...
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Eleanor M. (Wiesman) Slosson
January 15, 2013
Eleanor M. (Wiesman) Slosson, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Surviving are her son, David (Vicki) Slosson; daughter, Cheryl (Dr. Joseph) Muhler; grandchildren, Michael and Joshua (Sarah) Slosson, Elizabeth (Abraham) Schwab, Katherine (Mark) Kearns, and Christine (Erin) Fink; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death her by husband, Milton H. Slosson; and parents,...
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Paul M. Dixon
January 14, 2013
Paul M. Dixon, 64, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at his home. Born in Columbus, OH to the late Robert and Elizabeth Dixon, Paul spent his childhood years in Oberlin, OH before settling in Fort Wayne. Paul graduated from Miami (of Ohio) University. Paul held many positions over his 34 year career at Lincoln Financial Group including lead systems architect and AVP in investment systems;...
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Philip G. Bail, Sr.
January 11, 2013
Philip (Phil) G. Bail, Sr., age 94, a native of Fort Wayne, IN and a resident of Chicago, IL since 2008, died on January 11, 2013 at the Sunrise of Lincoln Park in Chicago. He is survived by his wife Kay and six children - Philip G. Bail, Jr. and his wife Barbara; Michael E. Bail and his wife Beatriz Montoya; James G. Bail, Patricia Bail Trapp and her husband Michael; Richard P. Bail and his...
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Ramona E. Lown
January 11, 2013
Ramona E. Lown , 98, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Renaissance Village in Fort Wayne. Born in New York City. Surviving are her son, Barry (Susan) Lown and grandson Mason Lown all of Fort Wayne, IN. Ramona was preceded in death by husband, Henry Lown and parents Harry and Anna Mondore. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial in Hurley NY. Memorials may be made to the...
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Gwendolyn Reidenbach
December 5, 1923 - January 10, 2013
GWENDOLYN L. REIDENBACH, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away January 10th at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, IN. She was born December 5, 1923 to Elmer H. and Mary A. (Bicknese) Pool. She graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1941. She worked at Fruehauf Trailer Corporation and later at Fort Wayne National Bank, where she retired in 1989. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran...
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Ronald E. Burnsworth
January 6, 2013
Ronald E. Burnsworth , 58, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Huntington, IN, Ronald worked as a union sheet metal worker. Surviving are his sisters, Ricki Loveless of Fort Wayne, IN sister, Sue Monsey of Huntington, IN brother, Steven Burnsworth of Huntington, IN step brother, Gary Barton of Ft. Wayne, IN step-sisters, Diane Smith of...
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David L. Overby
January 4, 2013
David L. Overby, 83, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. Born in Mishawaka, IN, David served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a Police Officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department for 33 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; F.O.P. Post #14; V.F.W. Post #857; American Legion Post #82; and Voiture 40/8 Post #37. David was preceded in...
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Robert Strupp
January 4, 2013
Robert Strupp , 83, passed away January 4, 2013. Arrangements pending with D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
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Maxine A. (Wyss) Schafer Cameron
January 3, 2013
Maxine A. (Wyss) Schafer Cameron, 85, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Coventry Meadows. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Maxine was a woman of strong faith and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, walking, and reading. Surviving are her daughters, Suzy Schafer, Carol (Kevin) Laughlin both of Fort Wayne, Jan (Tom Steller)...
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Helen M. (Deck) Potter
January 1, 2013
Helen M. (Deck) Potter, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Surviving are her son, Donald L. (Cheryl) Potter, daughter, Carolyn (Dan) Hall, daughter, Mary (Jim) Runyan eleven grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, and sister, Ruth A. Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Raymond L. Potter, parents, Charles F. and Geraldine...
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Julian Hernandez Galvan
December 31, 2012
Julian Hernandez Galvan , 83, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 in Fort Wayne. Born in Gregory, TX, Julian worked as Maintenance for Coverall for 21yrs years, retiring in 1992. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had a passion for gardening. Surviving are his daughter, Adela (John) Bauerle of Fort Wayne, son, Jesus (Angela) Galvan of Leo, son, Julian (Vicky) Galvan of Fort Wayne...
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Arthur A. Anker
December 28, 2012
Arthur A. Anker, 89, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Decatur, IN, Arthur worked in the plant maintenance with Potlatch for 20 years, retiring in 1989. He was a U S Army Air Corps WW II veteran and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his sons, Thomas A. (Sherry) Anker of Fort Wayne and Steven A. (Cherri)...
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Ann R. Mann
December 27, 2012
Ann R. Mann, 91, passed away December 27, 2012 at St. Anne Home and Retirement Community. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
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Roger Weidler
December 27, 2012
Roger Weidler, 64, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Decatur, IN, Roger worked as a Truck Driver for SuperValu, Inc. for 28 years, retiring in 2010, and was a proud Teamster Union member. He enjoyed boating, fishing and campfires with his family at Lake Jimmerson. Surviving are his wife, Mary "Beth" Weidler of Fort Wayne; father, Wilfred J....
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Ruth Ann Swint
December 27, 2012
Ruth Ann Swint, 67, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born in 1945 in Aurora, IL, grew up in Dodgeville, WI, earned degrees from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison, WI and the University of Illinois College of Nursing (with Honors). Ruth Ann was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, a past volunteer at...
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Louella (Lou) M. Saalfrank
December 26, 2012
Louella "Lou" M. Saalfrank, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Covington Manor Nursing Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Cando, ND, Lou was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne "Sue" (Charles) Judt of Fort Wayne, and Martha 'Marti' George of Fairfield, IA; sisters, Betty Weightman of Colorado Springs, CO, Doris Archer of Delta, CO, Winnie...
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Margaret R. Overby
December 24, 2012
Margaret R. Overby, 84, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Born in St. Mary's, OH, Margaret was as a Secretary with the City Planning Commission, retiring in 1972. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, David; step-sons, Larry (Mary Jo) Overby of North Ridgeville, OH, Mike (Kathy) Overby of Florida and Pat (Carol) Overby...
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Mary Elizabeth Rhodes
December 23, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, 94, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. Surviving are her daughters, Joan (Dr. Thomas) Byanski of Bluffton, IN and Kay Levine of Houma, LA; sister, Jane Radich of Port Angeles, WA; and 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband,Chester Rhodes; parents, Clyde & Ethel Murphy; daughter, Sue...
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Leroy (Butch) Wilkinson
December 22, 2012
Leroy "Butch" Wilkinson, 75, of Eatonton, GA passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Fort Wayne. Born in Toronto, Canada, he was life long resident of Ft. Wayne. Butch worked for Lincoln Financial Corp for 40 years, before retiring to Reynolds Plantation, GA. During his career, he achieved designations of CLU and ChFC. He was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, Ducks Unlimited,...
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Lester M. Silvers
December 21, 2012
Lester M. Silvers, 92, of Lake Park, FL passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Betty after 66 years of marriage. Lester and Betty had six children Corinne (Charles) Kochinka, Alvin E. (Cheryl) Silvers, Allen E. (Mary Ann) Silvers, Keith L. Silvers, Gary M. (Ann) Silvers and Richard K. (Cindy) Silvers. They had 14 grandchildren, 25 great...
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John B. Kalb
December 20, 2012
John B. Kalb , 77, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Plainview, MN, John was a resident of Ft Wayne since 1949. He worked as a Sales Engineer with R.L. Guimont for 39 years, retiring in 2007. He was a very faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and choir, Purdue University Alumni class of 1961, GE Apprentice Alumni and the Society of...
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Loretta W. (Lehman) McLaughlin
December 19, 2012
Loretta W. (Lehman) McLaughlin, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Swiss Village in Berne, IN. Born in Adams County, Indiana, Loretta worked at First Federal for 10 years and as a Hostess for Welcome Wagon International, Inc. for over 17 years. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ and Nightingales Home Economic Club. She is survived by her son, Brian L. (Rebecca)...
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Louise W. McCracken
December 19, 2012
Louise W. McCracken, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was the heart and soul of the McCracken family; her children and grandchildren will miss her more than they can say and will always hold her close in their hearts. Born in Wabash, IN, she was an English teacher, and she put those skills to good use as the office manager of McCracken Camps. Louise was a longtime member of Grace...
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Carol Lee (Kissinger) Patten
December 18, 2012
Carol Lee (Kissinger) Patten, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born in Butler, IN to the late Paul and Ethel Kissinger, Carol lived in Waynedale for 34 years. She was a homemaker for several years while her family grew. Being a home room mother for her three boys at Waynedale Elementary was something she enjoyed. She worked for GE and Sears, and as...
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Dorothy (Dottie) Garton
December 17, 2012
Dorothy "Dottie" Garton, 91 finished a life well-lived and entered into eternal peace December 17, 2012 at The Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne Indiana where she had resided for the past twelve years. It is fitting that mom leave us at Christmas-her favorite time of the year-with memories of her enjoyment of Christmas music and her arriving with "laundry baskets" full of wrapped presents. ...
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Barbara J. Knight
September 2, 1925 - December 16, 2012
Barbara (Tough) Knight, of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, December 16. She died in her apartment at Coventry Meadows in the company of loving family. Mrs. Knight was born Barbara Jean Tough on September 2, 1925 in Tottenham, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Sara and James Tough. She grew up on a Canadian farm during the Depression, one of seven children. She served in...
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Louise E. Dewart
December 15, 2012
Louise E. Dewart, 89, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at The Village of Heritage in Monroeville. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Louise worked as a clerk with Montgomery Wards for 10 years. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and a graduate of North Side High School Class of 1941. . Surviving are her son, Thomas E. Dewart of Albion, IN; daughters, Diana L. (David) Owens of...
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Marjorie (Marge) Aughenbaugh
December 14, 2012
Marjorie "Marge" Aughenbaugh, 83, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. Born in Decatur, IN, Marge worked at Ft. Wayne Community Schools for 29 years, retiring in 1995. She had been a member of Salem United Church of Christ. After retirement, she moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ where she volunteered at the Senior Citizens Community Center. She enjoyed feeding the roadrunners, rabbits...
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Veronica (Vonnie) Ocken Hoover
December 12, 2012
Veronica "Vonnie" Ocken Hoover, 45, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, 12-12-12. Born in Fort Wayne, Vonnie was an insurance agent for over 20 years. She was an Eucharist Minister and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Roanoke and also a member of the Forks of the Wabash ABWA. Vonnie was a devoted and loving mother to her son A.J., even deer hunting with him. Family and her faith were first...
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Robert L. Boze
December 9, 2012
Robert L. Boze, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. Born in Union City, IN, Robert was a WWII Army Veteran. He worked for Dana for 33 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Dunfee Missionary Church and enjoyed building and flying remote control airplanes and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; sons, Rod of Ft. Wayne and Eric (Patricia) of Huntington;...
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Wesley William Townsend
December 4, 2012
Wesley William Townsend, 28, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Wes was a teacher with the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend. Surviving are his mother, Susan (James) Holler, father, Charles (Sherri) Townsend, sister, Anne Townsend, brother, James Holler, step-siblings, Joshua, Joseph and Brandon Holler, and Kenny, Jason, Jennifer and Justin Wilson, Godparents Jane Shelley, and Terry...
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Robert E. Behr
December 3, 2012
Robert E. Behr, longtime local theater director and actor, and supervisor for Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, died December 3, 2012 in Kingston Nursing Center, Fort Wayne after a brief illness. He was 89. In a theatrical career that spanned more than 40 years, Mr. Behr appeared on the Broadway stage and in radio dramas and live television productions in New York, prior to his directing career...
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Thomas Christ Lebamoff
December 1, 2012
Thomas Christ Lebamoff , 80, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was a 1950 graduate of South Side High School and a 1954 graduate from the Indiana University School of Business. "Tommy" was a Fort Wayne restaurateur for over 40 years owning Ted and Tom's North and South, Yankee Drummer, Lambro's, and The Elegant Farmer Restaurant, retiring in 2001. His...
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Dorothy L. Koch
November 30, 2012
Dorothy L. Koch, 92, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. Dorothy L. Koch, 92, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. Funeral Service is December 4, 2012, 10:30 am with calling one hour prior at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road Monday, December 03, 2012 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a 4:30 pm...
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Walter L. Barth
November 28, 2012
Rev., Walter L. Barth, 101, passed away Wednesday, November 28th 2012 at Lutheran Life Villages in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born April 30th 1911 to Dr. & Mrs. G. Christian Barth in St. Louis MO. Walter served 1 year as Assistant to his father at Concordia Church in Cincinnati Ohio. He then became Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Brazil, IN (1936 - 1940), Calvary Lutheran Church,...
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Miranda H. Jett
November 27, 2012
Miranda H. Jett, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola. Born in Tuscumbia, AL, Miranda worked as a Executive Secretary with Magnavox for 37 years, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed horses, trailriding, gardening and spending time with friends and family.. Surviving are her daughters, Freda (Ron) Allan of Angola, IN, Marsha (Tim) Lassen of Kernville,...
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