Saphian Manning
Aug 30, 2021
Saphian Joseph "Joe" Manning, 33, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Joe was a son of Joseph Yovanovitch and the late Kolika Manning. Joe and his father worked in construction and demolition together for many years prior to Joe starting his own business YM Industrial Services. He loved his job and would help anyone out....
Joan Shank
Aug 29, 2021
Joan Shank was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 29, 2021 at her daughter's home in Orlando, FL. Born on August 13, 1933 in Peru, IN, she was the daughter of David B. and Nellie T. (Welke) Geyer. Joan married her husband John T. Shank on May 7,1960 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Helen Spade
Aug 28, 2021
H. Annette Spade, 74, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Annette was the daughter of the late John and Valda Butler. Annette graduated from Central Catholic High School and earned her degree in cosmetology from Wayne University. She was a hair dresser for over 40 years prior to her retirement....
Birgit Enyeart
Aug 28, 2021
Birgit Enyeart, 61, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Germany to the late Johannes Becker and Elisabeth Becker. Birgit was trained as a butcher's assistant and spent many years working at Target. She loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Elisabeth Enyeart and Robert Enyeart...
Dennis Eilers
Aug 28, 2021
Dennis R. Eilers, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away August 28, 2021. He was born June 5, 1944 to the late Thomas and Ethel Eilers, and was raised in Nappanee, IN. Dennis proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Magnavox/Raytheon for 42 years. His best times were at Coldwater Lake, on his sailboat, playing pool at the...
Kevin Messmann
Aug 27, 2021
Kevin Lee Messmann, 52, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Dennis Messmann and Geraldine Halbrook, who survives, of Fort Wayne. Kevin worked for McCoy Bolt Works, Keystone Schools, and most recently at Steel Dynamics for 13 years. He was a member of City Church and formerly a member...
Thomas Sappenfield
Aug 27, 2021
Thomas W. Sappenfield, age 77, of Fort Wayne passed away on August 27, 2021. He was born August 10, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was the only child of Martha (Bacon) (Sappenfield) Vonderau and William C. Sappenfield. Tom was a graduate of Central High School and a veteran of the United States Army. During his working career; he worked...
Deborah Knerr
Aug 26, 2021
Deborah J. Knerr, age 68, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late George and Jean Snyder. Deb enjoyed teaching preschool in Harlan, Leo, and Fort Wayne and most recently worked as a receptionist with Parkview Health. She enjoyed traveling...
John Moody
Aug 26, 2021
John William Moody, 76, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Terre Haute, IN to the late William and Kathryn Moody. John served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. For 45 years, he worked for International Paper as both the maintenance superintendent and electrician. John was...
Rodney Cary
Aug 26, 2021
Rodney "Rod" Wayne Cary, 46, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Nashville, Tennessee Rodney was the son of the late Shelton Wayne Cary and Patsy Cary who survives. Rod graduated from Northrop High School class of 1993. There he met the love of his life, Tonya (Goodman) Cary and started a wonderful...
Mary Beghtel
Aug 25, 2021
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...
Robert Havener
Aug 25, 2021
Robert Lee Havener Sr. entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. On December 20, 1936, Bob was born to Robert and Alta (Martin) Havener. On July 24, 1954, he married the love of his life, Phyllis Williams, who preceded him in death. Bob worked for the Fort Wayne Newspapers...
Michael Dixon
Aug 24, 2021
Michael Paul Dixon, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born in Gary, Indiana, Michael was the son of the late John and Helen Dixon. He served our nation as a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. During his working career he was a heavy machinery operator. Surviving are his children, William (Rose) Dixon, Jeffery (Tina) Dixon, Terry Dixon, Lisa (Cory)...
Drenda Kurtz
Aug 23, 2021
Drenda Kae Kurtz, age 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 16, 1944, where she lived until she was 10 years old. She then moved with her family to Kendallville, Indiana. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1962. She was incredibly involved in school...
Paul Miller
Aug 22, 2021
Paul A. Miller, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Paul was born December 1, 1954 to the late Hester and Bertha Miller. Left to cherish his memory are his life long sweetheart and wife Pamela Clancy-Miller, daughters Patrice (Marcus) Coleman, Shampree Miller, Iesha Miller and Shakela Miller of Fort Wayne, IN,...
Kristina Kinniry-Datta
Aug 22, 2021
Kristina Kay Kinniry-Datta, 54, passed away August 22, 2021 at her home in Huntington, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Thomas Kinniry and Rita Kinniry (nee Egts), who survives, of Fort Wayne. Kristina graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School, Class of 1985, and served as captain of her pom pom squad. She later graduated from the...
Michael Hughes
Aug 21, 2021
Michael Edward Hughes, of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 21st after an extended illness. He was born on November 23, 1942 in Carroll County, KY, the son of Arthur (Eke) and Nancy (Hoskins) Hughes. He was a graduate of Carroll County High School and attended the University of Kentucky until he entered the management program with Sears,...
Debbie Whitfield
Aug 21, 2021
Debbie Jean Whitfield, 63, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 in New Haven, IN. She was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Donald and Nellie Pettit. She worked at several local retail stores and restaurants. Debbie will be remembered for the love and care she showed her family. She is survived by her significant other, Wilbert Shelby of...
Marie Phipps
Aug 20, 2021
Marie Phipps, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 20th at Park Place Senior Living. She was born in Lebanon, TN to the late Reed and Bonnie Claywell. Marie worked for Fort Wayne Community Schools for 22 years as a secretary. She was a member of Blackhawk Ministries, The Indiana Two Steppers-Mavericks, and Twilight Twenty Homemakers. Marie also...
Teri Wolfe
Aug 20, 2021
Teri Jean Wolfe, 49, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 20th, 1972 to Lewis C. Wolfe and Rae Lee (Wolfe) Moriarity, Teri was known from the beginning for her open, joyous smile and dazzling blue eyes. A 1991 graduate of Wayne High School, Teri spent most of her life in and around...
