Cheryl Means
Feb 7, 2021
Cheryl B. Means, 63, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Leonard and Mildred Adams. Cheryl was a gifted sales representative at a variety of local companies. She was a member of Hopewell United Brethen Church. Cheryl is survived by her husband,...
Margaret Dellinger
Feb 6, 2021
Margaret Agnes Rita Goupsa Dellinger, 91, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. She was born April 20, 1929, in Bayonne, New Jersey. She worked at the New York Stock Exchange and as a civilian for the U.S. Navy. In 1952, Margaret adventurously traveled 17 days on a freighter across the Pacific Ocean to marry U.S. naval officer Robert O. Dellinger, who...
Juan Cendejas
Feb 3, 2021
Juan Gerardo Cendejas, 62 passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Zacapu, Mexico to the late Jose and Maria Cendejas. Juan was the owner and operator of Si Senor Mexican Restaurant of Kendallville, IN for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Cendejas; children, Leon Cendejas, Alex Cendejas, and Yanely Cendejas...
Donald Newman
Feb 1, 2021
Donald Ray Newman, 69, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Scottsboro, AL to the late Jim and Martha Newman. Donald worked 30 years for New World Church in public relations. He is survived by his daughter, Karla (Alex) McCullough of Athens, AL; 2 grandchildren, Lexi Jones and Cam Beckwith; three...
John Hull
Jan 31, 2021
John Matthew Hull, 61, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Leo, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late David and Josephine Hull. John worked as a canned food distributor for Grabill Meats. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a former volunteer fireman with the Grabill Fire Department....
Beverley Bowman
Jan 30, 2021
Beverley Jean Bowman, 93, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Auburn, IN to the late Leonard Smith and Ruth Hennessy. Beverley worked as a hair stylist for or 21 years, also as a real estate agent for Century 21 Bradley and an auctioneer. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star....
David Ferguson
Jan 30, 2021
David Allen Ferguson, 75, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Portland, Indiana, David was the son of the late Robert and Thelma Lykins. David graduated from Jay County High School. David proudly served our country for 36 years, as an Air Force veteran earning the rank of Master Sergeant. During his...
Dung Pham
Jan 27, 2021
Dung H. Pham, 54, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Vietnam and worked for BRC Rubber & Plastics of Churubusco, IN. Dung was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He is survived by his his wife, Dung Nguyen, two daughters, Tram Pham and Thuy Pham; mother, Quy Tran; grandson, Anthony Pham; sisters,...
Thomas Tountzios
Jan 27, 2021
Thomas Jordan Tountzios, 29, passed away January 27, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to Tom Tountzios of Fort Wayne and Chriss Darrah of Fort Wayne. Thomas worked as a welder with Bralin Lazer Services for five years. Thomas loved surrounding himself with family and friends who referred to him as "Tommy...
Cornelia "Connie" L. Shideler
Jan 26, 2021
Cornelia "Connie" L. Shideler, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late Howard and Maro Shideler. Connie worked 40 years for Fort Wayne Community Schools, first as a teacher and later as principal for Abbett Elementary. She was an active member of First Wayne Street...
Taquanda Davis
Jan 26, 2021
Celebrating TaQuanda TaQuanda Kay Davis was born June 16, 1988 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was blessed with her loving parents, Patricia Davis (Granny Pat) and Jimmie Armour. Ty departed this life January 26, 2021 at home surrounded by family and close friends. TaQuanda grew up In Fort Wayne, Indiana where she accepted Christ at an...
Rosemary Haines
Jan 23, 2021
Rosemary Ann Haines, 91, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born November 25, 1929 in Elwood, Indiana, Rosemary was the daughter of the late Warren and Blanche Poole. Rosemary is survived by Jerry Haines, her husband of 64 years; a son, Jeffery (Vicki) Haines, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three daughters, Paula (William) Kral of Fort...
Ellen Kenchanh
Jan 23, 2021
Ellen Elizabeth Kenchanh, 57, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, IN. Born on Jan. 12, 1964 in Vientiane, Laos, she was the daughter of Vang and Sai (Sou) Somsavath. In 1975, the family moved to Thailand to escape communism. Ellen immigrated to Fort Wayne in July 1976,...
Duane Marsh
Jan 22, 2021
Duane "Duke" Marsh, 72, passed away peacefully to Heaven surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer. Duke was born on June 28, 1948 in Fort Wayne and graduated from North Side High School. At the age of 20, he went to work at Joslyn Steel (later Slater Steel) at which time he met his best friend...
Judy Perez
Jan 22, 2021
Judy Ann Perez, 69, passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Judy was the daughter of the late Bobbie Herrick and Edna Banks. Judy graduated from South Side High School. During her working years, Judy worked for Wayne Candies and Morrill Motors. Judy loved playing bingo,...
Buddy Grindle
Jan 22, 2021
Buddy D. Grindle, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away on Jan 22, 2021 at his home. Born in Huntington, IN, to Russel and Rachel Grindle, Buddy spent his formative years in Warsaw, IN, eventually moving to Fort Wayne and working at W.S. Shamban for 38 years. Buddy enjoyed fishing, target shooting, and growing tomatoes. Buddy is survived by his loving...
Dessie Carboni
Jan 22, 2021
Dessie Marie (Parker) Carboni lived all of her 98 years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She stayed busy as a stay at home mother to three. Dessie, enjoyed knitting, sewing, and working outdoors. She loved genealogy, and many of her days were spent tending to the needs of Parker Cemetery. Dessie's earthly journey ended on January 22, 2021, leaving behind her...
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...
