Phillip Wisniewski
Jan 21, 2021
Phillip Wisniewski, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday January 21st. Phil graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1965. After graduation he went to work at International Harvester, where he retired from after a 33 year career. Phil served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of the Fort...
Patrick Stirlen
Jan 20, 2021
Patrick M. Stirlen, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patrick was the son of the late Melvin and Wanda Stirlen. Patrick graduated from North Side High School. He owned and operated Co-State Construction Company for 47 years. Patrick took pride in his work and loved getting up each day and going to work. He...
Virginia Illich
Jan 20, 2021
Virginia "Ginny" Illich, 67, of Woodburn, passed away on Wednesday January 20th at her home. Ginny is survived by her loving husband, Stephen; sons, Seth (Emily) Illich and Scott (Sami) Illich; 5 grandchildren; and brother Bob (Dianne) McCabe. Memorial service will be held on January 30th at 11:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn, IN. Preferred memorials in Ginny's...
Zella Beerman
Jan 18, 2021
Zella Faye Beerman, 86, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Surviving are her husband, Richard "Dick" Beerman; and many close friends, and family members. Service is 1:30 pm, Thursday, January 21, 2021 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services with calling from 11 am until the service. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Constance "Connie" Hunt
Jan 17, 2021
Constance "Connie" Hunt, 80, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Passiac, NJ to the late Constantine "Jack" and Violet Figlio. Connie attended Bound Brook High School and achieved college credits as well. She was an accomplished business woman and spent the last 22 years as an Accounting Director for Catalyst Marketing Design....
Michael Voltz
Jan 17, 2021
Michael A. Voltz, 66, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born September 20, 1954 in Fort Wayne. Michael worked as a security officer with several local companies. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. Michael is survived by his wife, Etta Voltz of Fort Wayne. A private family service will be held at a...
Matthew Parish
Jan 16, 2021
Matthew David Parish, 37, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to David and Debbie Parish of Fort Wayne. Matthew currently worked for Interstate Warehousing, and formerly at Eagle Tile. Matthew enjoyed attending Notre Dame football games, golf, cooking, shopping, and athletic shoe trading/collecting. Most of all, he loved being a dad...
Richard "Randy" Sterling
Jan 16, 2021
Richard "Randy" Sterling, 77, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in Leo, IN. He was born in Marietta, OH to the late Vincent Sterling and Linda Smith. Randy worked as an electronics technician with D&L Communications, Williams Electronics, and Peter's Broadcasting. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War...
Curtis Hoggatt
Jan 16, 2021
Curtis Bradley Hoggatt, Curt went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born in Hessville, Indiana, Curt was the son of the late Wilfred and Evelyn Hoggatt. Curt served our country as a proud U.S. Navy veteran. He worked as a mechanic with the Ryder Company for 27 years, prior to this retirement....
Donald Ternet
Jan 14, 2021
Donald L. Ternet, 59, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Bernon and Mildred Ternet. Don worked as a graphic designer for TMP Marketing for 22 years, the Post & Mail Newspaper of Columbia City for 5 years, and most recently the Fort Wayne Newspaper for 5 years. He...
William Brown
Jan 13, 2021
William Charles Ray "Bill" Brown, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of William and Rose Brown who survive. Bill graduated from Northrop High School and attended IPFW. During his working career, Bill was in the tool and die industry prior to his transition and working for Brunswick in...
William Walsh
Jan 13, 2021
William A. "Bill" Walsh, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on January 13th at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, Bill graduated from Central High School. He spent his career as a Fort Wayne Police Officer, retiring in 2014, after 55 years of service. Bill was the longest serving police officer in department history. Bill had a love of...
Regina Limpert
Jan 9, 2021
Regina Joan "Gina" Limpert, 76, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 following a 7 year battle with two bouts of cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 16, 1944, Gina was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte Augustyniak. Noted for her sense of humor, she never lost that. She handled some serious health challenges over those years...
Glenn Kanning
Jan 9, 2021
Glenn A. Kanning, 87, went to his eternal home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born January 24, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Glenn was the son of the late Velma and Herbert Kanning. Many will remember Glenn for his friendly smile, his kind nature, and his willingness to help a friend. Glenn first met his beloved wife Marcy in elementary...
Terri Soldaat-Heimann
Jan 8, 2021
Terri Soldaat-Heimann, 65, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Jack and Matilda Soldaat. Terri is survived by her nephews, Steve (Kim) Soldaat Jr., and Travis Soldaat; niece, Angela (Gale) Bertram; several other nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Terri was also preceded in death by...
Jacklyn Isaacs
Jan 7, 2021
Jacklyn R. Isaacs, 77, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late David and Eva Bowers. Jacklyn enjoyed engaging with customers at Hall's Restaurant where she worked for many years. She was an active member at St. Joseph United Methodist Church and later at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was...
Denise Lampkins
Jan 7, 2021
Denise Ann Lampkins, 56, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Denise was the daughter of Jerry Hanthorne and Judy Johnson who survive. Denise attended North Side High School. During her working years, Denise was a human resource coordinator. She enjoyed photography, gardening, painting, arts, and crafts, genealogy, and animals. She was a member of the...
Grant Fyock
Jan 7, 2021
Grant Douglas Fyock, 39, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Indiana University Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Grant was the son of Douglas and Barbara Fyock. Grant graduated from Snider High School, class of 1999. He went on to attend Indiana University and was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Grant was in the landscaping industry prior to...
Rubynelle Mertz
Jan 5, 2021
Rubynelle May Mertz, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born in Portland, Indiana, Ruby was the daughter of the late Veo and Ethyl Flory. Ruby and her husband were the founders of Modern Woodworking Custom Cabinetry (now known as Pennville Custom Cabinetry) of Portland, Indiana and RuEd Enterprises, Tucson, AZ. Surviving are her son, Jonathan (Veronica) Mertz of Fort...
Otis Jones
Jan 3, 2021
Reverend Otis A. Jones Sr., 68, transitioned Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, he attended school in Hammond, IN. Otis served our country as a proud U.S. Air Force veteran during the Vietnam War. Otis was a dedicated previous member of Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church in Gary, IN, where he was licensed and ordained in...
