Jerry Haines
Jan 9, 2022
Jerry K. Haines, 86, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Jerry was born in Elwood, Indiana on August 6, 1935 to Kathryn (Cook) Frazier. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Haines, his mother, his step-father, William Frazier, and son-in-law, Charles Jamerson. Jerry is survived by a son, Jeffery (Vicki)...
Judith Freiburger
Jan 9, 2022
Judith Ann Freiburger, 86, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born in Columbus Grove, Ohio, Judith was a daughter of the late Orville Fruth and Doris Rogalski. Judith was a teachers aid at Wayne High School in the Special Education Department. She enjoyed her time at the lakes and loved quilting. Surviving are her children, Jan (Craig Hamilton) Himmelein, Douglas...
Fay Royce
Jan 9, 2022
Fay Jean Royce, age 89, passed from this life to the next on January 9, 2022 with a heart full of expectation, hope and faith. She was born at 3pm on February 21, 1932. Her mother said, "the Sun came out when she was born," and she has been a sunflower ever since. She was fortunate to have her parents...
Leonard Labundy
Jan 8, 2022
Leonard Peter LaBundy, 79, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sharon, Wisconsin, Len was a son of the late Albert LaBundy and Doris Erhardt. Len served our country in the U.S. Army, 3rd Calvary Spearhead Division. He was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #166 for 55 years as...
William Erickson
Jan 8, 2022
William" Bill" John Erickson, 63, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in Eriksdale, Manitoba, Canada, Bill was the eldest child of the late William and Helen Erickson. Bill was a member of the local #1393 IBEW for over 35 years. He was exceedingly proud of his profession as a Union High Voltage Lineman. Bill enjoyed playing golf, hockey, and...
Daniel Bandor
Jan 8, 2022
Daniel G. Bandor, age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 8th, 2022. He was the youngest child of the late Michael and Bessie [Bolin] Bandor. He proudly served an enlistment in the US Navy and had a long career in the Fort Wayne Police Department before retiring in 2005 with 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife...
Gail Ernst
Jan 8, 2022
Gail Marie Ernst, age 70, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Hubert and Dorothy Lochner. Gail graduated from South Side High School in 1969. She then received a bachelor's degree in education and taught P.E. and Math at Fort Wayne Community Schools. She most enjoyed staying home and...
Kellie Hockemeyer
Jan 8, 2022
KELLIE COY HOCKEMEYER, 50, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center from complications resulting from Lymphoma and Covid. Born in Hammond, Ind., Kellie was the daughter of Edward and Kathleen Coy of Hoagland, Ind. She leaves behind her son, Aiden Hockemeyer, Concordia High School; and daughter, Micah Hockemeyer, Seton Hall University of Hoagland, Ind. Kellie...
Carmen Larue
Jan 7, 2022
Carmen Jean LaRue, 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday January 7th, at home. She was born in Warsaw, IN on Dec. 22nd, 1967. Carmen and her husband Scott served the Lord internationally in Japan and Russia for 14 years, then churches in the United States. Most recently, together with Scott, she helped establish LifeVenture Group. Carmen worked at...
Edgar Scare
Jan 7, 2022
Edgar Paul "Ed" Scare, 75, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ed was a son of the late Russell and Thelma Scare. Ed served our country as a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was a truck driver for 41 years with Super Value/Food Marketing until his retirement in...
Stephen Foster
Jan 4, 2022
Stephen William Foster, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wolf Lake, IN to the late William and Dorothy Foster. Steve was an avid golfer, animal lover, and supporter of the arts, but his proudest role was that of husband, father and grandfather, and he was happiest when surrounded...
W. Roger Reffe
Jan 4, 2022
REFFE, W. Roger, 82, of Roanoke, passed away January 4, 2022, at Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne. Born April 30, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late William and Lucille (Rogers) Reffe. After graduating from South Side High School in 1957 and International Business College in 1959, he married Carolyn Ann Alter on February 24, 1962. Being...
Lisa Renee Taylor
Jan 4, 2022
Lisa R. Taylor, age 50, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to Ray Wilkins, who survives, of Fort Wayne, and the late Shirley Wilkins. Lisa worked over 23 years in healthcare at several locations around Fort Wayne. She was a past member of Providence Baptist Church. Lisa is survived by...
Peter Nix
Jan 4, 2022
Peter A. Nix, 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Peter was a son of the late Eugene and Julia Nix. Peter graduated from South Side High School and earned his Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in Marketing Technology. Peter was an Account Manager for Associated...
Robert Wrigley
Jan 3, 2022
Robert "Bob" Wrigley, 77, of Churubusco passed away on Monday January 3rd, 2022 at his home. Bob worked as a self- employed excavator for 35 years. He was also known as an avid horseman. Bob is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Karen; son's, Patrick (Cindy) Wrigley, Michael (Kimberly) Wrigley; grandson, Cooper; brother, James (Linda) Wrigley. Per Bob's...
Coralie Tiefel
Jan 3, 2022
Coralie Hope Tiefel, 16, passed away Monday, January 4, 2022 at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Coralie was a daughter of Ted and Joy Tiefel. Coralie was passionate about life, always had a smile to offer those around her, and always had a new obscure fact each day to share. She loved playing in the school band, especially...
Carolyn Reffe
Dec 31, 2021
REFFE, Carolyn Ann (Alter), 80, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne. Born August 24,1941, in Goodland, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Christmas and Dorothy (Price) Alter. After graduating from Remington High School in 1959 and International Business College in 1961, she married W. Roger Reffe on February 24, 1962. Firmly...
Joy Bonifas
Dec 31, 2021
Joy Ellen Bonifas, 78, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in in Fort Wayne to the late Glenn and Opal Conkling. Joy loved to care for her family as a homemaker and later worked in retail. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Joy is survived by her children, Christopher Bonifas...
John Fiedler
Dec 29, 2021
John Robert Fiedler, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family and friends, the game of golf, and wintering in Florida. John was born in Muncie, Indiana; he grew up in Logansport and attended Logansport High School. John is also a graduate of Purdue...
Harold Lentz
Dec 29, 2021
Harold W. Lentz, age 92, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born February 4, 1929, to Howard and Esther Lentz in Bay City, Michigan, Harold lived the past 31 years as a resident of Fort Wayne. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Kathryn F. (Reutter) Lentz in 2017....
