Lowell "Buzz" F. Yoder
Mar 1, 2021
Lowell "Buzz" F. Yoder, 87, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Leo, IN to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Yoder. Buzz was the owner and operator of Yoder Decorating for over 40 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army 82nd Airborne during the Korean...
Gregory Pressler
Mar 1, 2021
Gregory James "Greg" Pressler passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Greg was the son of the late David and Letha Pressler. A Catholic at heart, his faith was as important to him in life as it was in death. Greg was a man of service, serving his country with pride in the U.S. Army during...
Rev. Stanley A. Inniger
Mar 1, 2021
Rev. Stanley Alan Inniger, 78, went to be with His Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 1, 2021. He was born in Berne, Indiana, on November 21, 1942, to Homer and Lillie (Templin) Inniger. He was blessed to be born and raised in a Christian home, and they attended First Missionary Church of Berne. While he was young Stan accepted Jesus...
Joanne Miller
Feb 27, 2021
Joanne Burgett Miller, 88, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley on Saturday, February 27, 2021 with her children by her side. Joanne was born in Tuscola, Illinois the daughter of the late Burley and Orpha Burgett. Joanne was a dental assistant before raising her children and was a volunteer at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo for many...
Nancy Jean Mathison
Feb 25, 2021
Nancy Jean (Adamson) Heare Mathison was born on January 24, 1943 and passed away on February 25, 2021 surrounded by her children. She is survived by 7 siblings – John (Luana) Cunningham, Charles "Chuck" (Willene) Cunningham, Sarah "Susie" Wells, Barbara "Bobby" (Daryl) Clark, Annie Smith, Lester "Skip" (Thelma) Cunningham, and Terry (Steve Young) Cunningham; 8 children – Jay (Peter Newcomb)...
Sabrina Gaskill
Feb 25, 2021
Sabrina Nicole Gaskill, 42, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Sabrina was born on July 29, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is the daughter of Pamela Gaskill and Danny Wells, both of Fort Wayne. Sabrina was always a very caring person whose door was always open to anyone who needed anything. She was an...
Rosemary Shearer
Feb 25, 2021
Rosemary Lois Shearer, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born in Hudson, Indiana Rosemary was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Nichols. She graduated from Salem High School in Steuben County. In her early working years she worked for Wolf and Dessauer. Rosemary was known for working at...
Sandra Smith
Feb 25, 2021
Sandra Ann Smith, age 57, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Huntington, IN to Isaac Smith of Cleveland, OH and the late Florence Kellogg . Sandra was known for her sweet personality and was loved by many. She is survived by her two siblings, Gladys (Adrienne Arlotta) Mushatt and Michael Smith both of...
Fredrick Kattau
Feb 24, 2021
Fredrick David Kattau joined the angels on February 24, 2021. He was at home surrounded by his wife Mary Lou, his children's mother Fran and the big tribe he loved so much. Fred was the oldest child of Cassie and Fred J Kattau, born in Indianapolis on December 25, 1939. He graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1958, and...
Barbara Grandstaff
Feb 21, 2021
Barb L. Grandstaff, 78, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday Feb 21st at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous 13 year battle with Parkinson's. Barb was born in Grass Creek, IN, to the late Don and Pauline Scales. She moved from Logansport to Fort Wayne where she attended Indiana Business College. Barb is survived by her husband of...
Donald Jensen
Feb 21, 2021
Donald Charles Jensen II, age 50, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was born in Michigan City, IN on May 16, 1970. Don was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and worked as their maintenance manager for over 5 years. He is survived by his wife, Kristy Jensen of Fort Wayne; four children, Dawson, Hayley, Isabel, and...
Beverly Kosiarek
Feb 17, 2021
Beverly "Gail" Kosiarek, 80 years young, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Gail was a daughter of the late James and Nellie Thompson. Gail worked many years at the Savoy Dress Shop prior to her working for Lancia Homes. Gail enjoyed being active in their card and dance club alongside her husband...
Gale Vanwagner
Feb 17, 2021
Gale VanWagner, 77, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, February 17th at his home. Born in Kendallville to the late Basil and Lucille VanWagner. Gale retired from Advanced Machine and Tool after 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Gale especially enjoyed being the conductor of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Train for 5 years....
Lois Walpe
Feb 17, 2021
Lois J. Walpe, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at The Cedars in Leo, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Harold and Margaret Dimmich and graduated from South Side High School in 1948. Lois worked her entire career in the banking industry primarily working at Wabash Valley Bank and Trust of Peru, IN. She was...
James Studle
Feb 16, 2021
James Edward Studle, 90, passed away February 16, 2021 at his home in Albion. Born on June 16, 1930 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Charles and Lois Studle. James attended Central High School. He worked at Zollner's for over 30 years, prior to his retirement. James enjoyed fishing, off-roading, mowing his yard, and spending time with...
Dorothy Wickliff
Feb 16, 2021
Dorothy Jean Wickliff, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Francis Kroskie and Barbara Sembroski. Dorothy was a Licensed Practical Nurse who worked over 25 years as an office nurse, neonatal intensive care nurse, and an industrial nurse. She also served as a Lamaze class...
Thomas Delaney
Feb 16, 2021
Thomas Edward Delaney, 80, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Feb 16 at home. He had been in failing health for 5 months. Tom was born Feb 27, 1940 to Edward and Alice (Thomas) Delaney in Fort Wayne. He attended St Jude School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1958. Tom attended St Joseph College and graduated from...
Gerald Edwin Heare Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
Gerald Edwin Heare Jr, 17, was born on September 19th, 2003, in Indianapolis, IN. died on February 15, 2021. He was the son of Kenneth Heare (50) and Shannon Baughman (51). He enjoyed drawing, writing music, making Tik Toks, playing basketball, and hanging with his family and friends. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Darold Heare (18),...
Margaret "Peggy" Grindle
Feb 13, 2021
Margaret "Peggy" Lou Grindle, 66, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Neil and Doris Bracht. Peggy worked her career, caring for others as a hospice nurse, most recently she worked for Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. She was a member at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Peggy is...
Susan Norton
Feb 12, 2021
Susan L. Norton, 52, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in San Antonio, TX to the late Harold Gray and Patricia Gray of Killeen, TX. Susan grew up in a military family spending her childhood at Lackland AFB. She worked as an accountant for Miller's CPA Group and most recently...
