Andrew Kohman
Sep 28, 2021
ANDREW JAMES "ANDY" KOHMAN, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, after a heroic lifelong battle with mental illness. Born in Plymouth, Ind., Andy was the son of the late Kevin Kohman and Mary Warren who survives. Andy graduated from Argos Community High School, class of 2002 and attended IPFW. He served his nation as a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran...
Marvin Stoner
Sep 27, 2021
Marvin Stoner, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on September 27, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on October 3, 1942. After graduating from Purdue University, he became a project engineer for International Harvester/Navistar where he worked for 43 years. Marvin was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church where he served on the parish...
Paul "Doc" E. Lambert
Sep 27, 2021
Paul "Doc" E. Lambert, age 70, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on October 15, 1950 to the late Boyce and Anne Lambert and a 1969 graduate of North Side High School. Paul worked at Inland Steel for 30 years and recently led the Bleeding Hearts Ministry Congregation....
Daniel Farrer
Sep 27, 2021
Daniel Lee Farrer, 58, went to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Daniel was a son of the late Harry and Della Farrer. He earned his degrees in Biblical Theology, Accounting, and his MBA. He served as an Administrative Pastor for GT Church in Decatur, Illinois. Daniel...
Charles Seelig
Sep 27, 2021
Charles Henry "Chuck" Seelig, 81, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Chuck was a son of the late Clarence and Marie Seelig. He graduated from New Haven High School and earned his bachelors degree from Indiana Tech. He served our country as U.S. Marine veteran. Chuck worked for International Harvester and General Dynamics prior to...
Richard Relue
Sep 25, 2021
Richard Allen "Dick" Relue, 81, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Dick was the son of the late Louis and Vivian Relue. He graduated from Central High School. During his working career, Dick worked for several companies as a car salesman. Dick loved being outdoors, gardening, swimming, playing video games, and building furniture. He loved...
Brandon Ohman
Sep 25, 2021
Brandon Richard Ohman, 27, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Brandon was the son of Richard and Amy Ohman. Brandon graduated from Carroll High School class of 2012. Brandon served our country as an Air Force veteran. Brandon's perfect day was spent fishing, watching sports, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and the...
Betty Trier
Sep 25, 2021
Betty Louise (Rombke) Trier, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021. Betty was born on July 22, 1928, at her home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of the late Howard and Mary Rombke. Betty was a 1946 graduate of North Side High School. After high school, she attended Indiana University in Fort Wayne and worked at Lincoln Life....
Brandy Houser
Sep 25, 2021
Brandy Lee Houser, age 36, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to Anthony Houser and Mary Houser both of Fort Wayne. Brandy worked for GM as a production worker. She will be remembered as a loving mother and daughter. Brandy is also survived by her daughters, Adreanna Morales...
Valerie Gaspar
Sep 25, 2021
Valerie Katherine Gaspar, 68, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born California, Valerie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora Dutton. Valerie owned her own childhood daycare center for 30 years. She also was an independent tax preparer for many years. She loved shopping, playing BINGO, and the ocean. Valerie was a devoted wife, loving momma, and caring...
Gregory "Choppy" Martin Racioppi
Sep 24, 2021
Gregory "Choppy" Martin Racioppi, 50, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 in Harlan, IN. He was born in Amityville, NY and was the son to Martin Racioppi of North Carolina and Gabbrielle St. John of Clackamas, OR. Greg worked over 32 years as a Union Pipe Fitter for Local 166 Plumbers and Steamfitters. He loved riding his...
Mackenzie Hoover
Sep 24, 2021
Mackenzie Marie Hoover, age 18, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Tyler Hoover of Fort Wayne and Kaylia (nee Dockery) Park of Fort Wayne. Mackenzie had a contagious smile and loved Facetime, music, horses, camping, and babysitting her cousin, Lewis. She is also survived by her brothers,...
Laura Rasler-Gooley
Sep 23, 2021
Laura S. Rasler-Gooley, 66, passed into the Lord's care the evening of September 23rd. She was born February 25, 1955 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late David and Patricia Bornkamp. Laura graduated from Northrop High School in 1973 and earned a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from Indiana University. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a...
Debbie Hosier
Sep 21, 2021
Debbie Sue Hosier, age 50, passed over to God on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Fort Wayne surrounded by the presence of her family. She was affectionately known as Debo or Bo to those close. She was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Donney Rodgers, who she joins in heaven after he passed away in 2002 and Sue...
Patricia Lipa
Sep 20, 2021
Patricia Lipa, 70, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Sylvester and Genevieve Salaski. Patricia worked as a manager with several restaurants and also a warehouse supervisor. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Larry Lipa of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Kimberly Lipa of...
Cheri Kaufmann
Sep 20, 2021
Cheri A. Kaufmann, 70, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born on September 1, 1951, in Riley, KS to the late Harold and Bettie Roberts. Cheri worked as a teacher in a variety of private schools. For some students she also served as the ride to school, the after school caregiver, and the first cheerleader...
Michael Vonderau
Sep 19, 2021
Michael Douglas "Mike" Vonderau, 59, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mike a son of the late Ronald K. Vonderau and Janice Deck who survives. Mike graduated from Concordia High School class of 1979. He started Fort Wayne Transmission Centers in 1989 and absolutely loved helping all his customers. Mike...
William "Bill" Bledsoe
Sep 17, 2021
William Michael "Bill" Bledsoe, 74, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, September 17, 2021 with family at his side. Born on December 26, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Bill was a son of the late William and Delores Bledsoe. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cherie Bledsoe; children, Jeff Bledsoe, Randy (Shelly) Bledsoe, Justin Pate, Stefanie (James)...
Catherine Payne
Sep 17, 2021
Catherine Louise "Cathy" Payne, 77, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Dupont Hospital. Born in Anderson, Indiana, Cathy was the daughter of the late Robert Bowers Moore and Helen Louise (Watson) Moore of Anderson, IN. She earned her bachelor degree from Fort Wayne Business College. She worked as an administrative assistant for many years at Central Soya, prior to...
Marsha Scheitlin
Sep 17, 2021
Marsha Jo Scheitlin, 64, of Leo, IN, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on September 17, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a car accident. She was born September 9, 1957, in Paulding, OH to Darl and Iva (nee Funk) Stoller. Marsha was a member of the Leo Apostolic Christian Church, and embraced her relationship with her...
