Jeffery Grimes
Dec 19, 2020
Jeffery Eugene Grimes, 55, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Batesville, IN to the late Max Grimes and Sandra Vick of Fort Wayne, who survives. Jeff enjoyed working as a cook and loved most of all spending time with family. He is also survived by his siblings, Mark Grimes of...
Kathleen Hunnicutt
Dec 19, 2020
Kathleen Hunnicutt, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home. She was born in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Patrick and Jill Carpenter. Kathleen worked as a licensed social worker where she focused on the care of children. She befriended many, gifting others with her strength and wisdom to face challenges. Kathleen was a member of...
William Hindle
Dec 18, 2020
William "Bill" Hindle, 64, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late James and Blanche Hindle. Bill worked as a salesperson with several local flooring and automotive facilities. He is survived by his brother, Larry (Cindy) Hindle of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. Bill...
Eugene Bowers
Dec 17, 2020
Eugene M. Bowers II, age 49, passed away Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at his home. He was born in Sturgis, MI to the late Eugene Bowers and Jeanette Bowers of Howe, IN who survives. Eugene was known for his artistic ability and his love of singing, often referring to himself as having "a voice of an angel". He is survived...
Edith Kierstead
Dec 17, 2020
Edith Kierstead, 86, passed away quietly at home on December 17, 2020. Edith was born in Athol, Kansas to Karl and Freida Hoehner on August 28, 1934. A graduate of Decatur Community High School in Oberlin, Kansas, she met her husband, Dick Kierstead, while attending Concordia University of Nebraska. Edith taught at various Lutheran and public schools in Nebraska and...
Kent Keener
Dec 16, 2020
Kent Vaun Keener, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, transitioned from this life to life with Christ on the morning of December 16, 2020. Born in Huntertown, Indiana, Kent was the son of the late Rutherford and Golda Keener. Kent graduated from Huntertown High School, Huntertown, Indiana, and earned his BS degree from Indiana University. Kent was employed by International Harvester,...
Judy Cunningham
Dec 15, 2020
Judy C. Cunningham, 76, of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday Dec 15th. Born in London, Ky to the late Henry Tankersley and Henrietta Geyer, she eventually moved to Fort Wayne where she attended Central High School. In addition to her family, some of her interests included sewing, especially clothing for dolls to give as gifts to underprivileged children in...
Kaitlin Curran
Dec 14, 2020
Kaitlin Ann Curran, 26, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away suddenly, tragically and unexpectedly in a house fire on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her home, with her fur kids, Sir Duke Moosington and his skinny shadow Sasha Renee, by her side. Both, of whom, were rescues. Both had separation anxiety. Both adored and protected her at all costs. They...
John Gross
Dec 14, 2020
John D. Gross, 75, passed away from effects of Parkinson's Disease on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Majestic Care in New Haven. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, John was the son of the late Robert S. and Agnes C. Gross. He spent 67 summers going to Big Long Lake in Wolcottville, Indiana and was a true "laker." He was a...
Donald Schenkel
Dec 11, 2020
Donald Lee Schenkel, 72, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. Born in Huntington, Indiana, Donald was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Schenkel. Donald graduated from Huntington High School and earned his bachelors degree in vocational education from Southern Illinois University. Donald served our country as a US Navy Vietnam War veteran serving our country from 1967 until...
Carol Schuman
Dec 10, 2020
Carol Ann Schuman, 85, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Carol was the daughter of the late Theodore and Pearl Schuman. Carol moved to Michigan with her parents due to her fathers career with Champion Sparkplugs in Detroit, Michigan. Carol earned her bachelors degree from Fort Wayne Bible College, after graduation Carol then remained in Fort...
Laurel "Lauri" Rose Swing
Dec 10, 2020
Laurel "Lauri" Rose Swing, 50 , passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Fort Wayne due to complications with COVID-19. She was born in Winamac, IN to the late, George Erb and Elaine Erb, who survives of Fort Wayne. Lauri worked as a teacher her entire career, beginning with East Allen County Schools, then committing her life to teaching her...
Sharon Spranger
Dec 9, 2020
Sharon Annette Spranger, 62, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Sharon was the daughter of the late Floyd and Donna Depew. Sharon graduated from Northrop High School. During her working years, Sharon was a preschool teacher, and nursing aid, and worked in a factory. She enjoyed watching her tv shows and movies but nothing made...
Philip Rizzo
Dec 9, 2020
Philip Rizzo Sr, 96, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2020. Philip was especially proud of his service as a Veteran of WWII. He served in the Army's 159th Infantry 106th Division which received the EAME Theater Ribbon w/ 3 Bronze Stars. Philip was a barber at Nick's Barber Shop his whole life and well into his...
Sherrie Diane Mosser
Dec 7, 2020
Sherrie Diane Mosser, 70, of Roanoke, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born on May 13, 1950 in Portland, IN to James Herriford of Farmland, IN and Alice Grace Sloan of Columbia City, IN who survive. Sherrie was the owner and operator of her own cleaning business for 33 years. The services she provided and the...
Neola Nahrwold
Dec 6, 2020
Neola E. Nahrwold, 93, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Alfred and Eva Fabian. Neola worked for over 20 years with Magnavox and was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church of New Haven. She is survived by her children, Michael Nahrwold of New Haven, IN, Gary (Renita) Nahrwold...
Patricia Fouts
Dec 6, 2020
Patricia A. "Patti" Fouts (Love) of Fort Wayne (Harlan), 71, passed to the Arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 6, 2020, due to complications resulting from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Chemotherapy Treatments (non-COVID related). Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patti was the daughter of the late Walter Love and Elsie Love who survives. Patti graduated from Woodlan High School and later in...
William Johnson
Dec 5, 2020
William "Bill" Johnson, 80, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Born in Blackford County, Indiana, Bill was the son of the late Levi and Mildred Johnson. Bill served as a Nazarene Pastor for many years. Following his pastorial work he was in sales, and insurance prior to his retirement. Bill enjoyed being on his computer and sharing jokes with his...
Martha Hobbs
Dec 5, 2020
Martha E. Hobbs, 81, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Jesse and Clara Hance. Martha worked as an x-ray technician for the National Security Agency. She was a member of the American Legion Post 218 of Sharptown, DE and American Legion Post 64 of Salisbury, MD. Martha is...
Linda Nycum
Dec 4, 2020
LINDA MARIE NYCUM, age 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. Linda was born in Rockville Centre, New York on January 17, 1947 and was raised in Cecil, Ohio. After graduating from Paulding High School she moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. After a brief time in San Diego, California, Linda proudly worked at General Electric...
