Lydia Doerschler
Sep 28, 2020
Lydia Ann (Dunham) Doerschler, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Golden Years Homestead. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Haviland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Laura (Schlatter) Dunham. She married John H. Doerschler in 1973 of Kalamazoo, Michigan who preceded her in death. Lydia was a 1957...
Anita Lee
Sep 27, 2020
Anita Jo Lee, 54, passed away Monday, September 27, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late L. Wayne Byrd and Katherine Byrd who survives of Fort Wayne. Anita loved caring for her family as a homemaker and always made family a priority in her life. She enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, art, and diamond painting....
Bernice Polston
Sep 26, 2020
Bernice L. Polston, 89, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Grand Island, NE to the late Jim and Henrietta Jensen. Bernice worked as a nurses aid. She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and most of all caring for her family. Bernice is survived by her children, Sherry Smith of Sevierville, TN, Walter (Kathleen) Polston...
Jeffrey Perrine
Sep 26, 2020
Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Perrine, 60, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jeff was the son of Jerry Perrine and the late Marilyn Perrine. He owned A&J Plumbing for 20 years prior to working for CSX Railroad. Jeff loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Cindy; daughters...
Andrew Betz
Sep 26, 2020
Andrew Lee Betz, 31, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN, where he was also born and raised. Andrew enjoyed going to the lake, camping, and fishing. He also loved the ocean and palm trees. He was a forklift operator for most of his career. He is survived by his father Jerry (Teresa) Betz of Fort Wayne,...
Barbara Bassett Olive
Sep 25, 2020
BARBARA BASSETT OLIVE of Fort Wayne left this earth and went to heaven on Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 5, 1933, the daughter of William R. and Esther S. Bassett, both deceased. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School, attended Ball State University, and went on to have a very productive career of...
Lawrence W. Hille
Sep 25, 2020
Lawrence W. Hille, 90, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Lawrence Hille and Esther Hille. Lawrence worked as an accountant with both Sherman White and Quality Foods. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Hille; son, David...
Douglas Vogel
Sep 24, 2020
Douglas A Vogel, 68, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday 9/24/2020. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he enjoyed cars, fishing, hunting, racing, and spending time at the lake with family and friends. He worked at GTE/Verizon for 39 years before retiring in 2009 and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was also a member...
Stephen Miller
Sep 22, 2020
STEPHEN D. MILLER, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was retired from Shawnee Construction and Engineering and enjoyed being with family, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and watching sports. Steve is survived by his wife, Deberah Miller; children, Stephanie (Gary) Hahn, Jennifer (Ralph) Rowe, Clint (Jyl) Miller, Jessica (Martel) Mitchell-Acuff and Brandon...
Dianne (Conner) Cook
Sep 22, 2020
Dianne Kay (Conner) Cook, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dianne was the daughter of the late Clyde and Geraldine "Jerry" Nusbaum. Dianne graduated from South Side High School. Dianne was an LPN with Lutheran and Parkview Hospitals for 25 years, prior to her retirement. On her perfect day she...
Lois Rathbun Taylor
Sep 21, 2020
Lois Rathbun Taylor, 90, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Elmhurst, IL to the late Louis and Amy Rathbun. Lois is survived by her husband, M. Eugene Taylor of New Haven, IN; children, Polly Taylor of Indianapolis, IN, and Jeffrey Taylor (and wife NooRi) of Guangzhou, China; two granddaughters, Maya and Lihn; siblings,...
Arline Standley
Sep 21, 2020
Dr. Arline Standley, 102, passed away at The Towne House Health Center on Monday, September 21, 2020. Born on February 14, 1918 and raised in Buffalo NY, she excelled in school and throughout her life she loved to read and play her violin. Arline always held a place in her heart for the needs of others and her generosity was...
Nedra "Dee" A. Leon
Sep 20, 2020
Nedra "Dee" A. Leon, 82, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Searcy, AR to the late Ralph and Edith Haynie. Dee loved caring for her family as a homemaker and was an accomplished artist. She is survived by her three sons, Richard (Brenda) Leon of Huntington, IN, Russell Leon of Columbia City, IN,...
Allan Herring
Sep 19, 2020
Allan E Herring, 53, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday September 19th. Allan is survived by his parents; Melvin and Barbara Herring; brother Jeff; and sister Elaine (Chris) Rowlett; and 2 very special nieces, Heather and Courtney. Visitation for Allan will be on Wednesday September 23rd, from 5-8 pm. Funeral service will be on Thursday Sept 24th at 10:30...
Pearl Kruse
Sep 18, 2020
Pearl "Vickie" Kruse, 82, passed away Friday, September, 18, 2020. Vickie was Steve Shine's first secretary and worked for him for many years, prior to her working for ITT. Vickie and her husband Keith were very active in the antique car community where they would travel across the country together in their cars. They made lifelong friendships that will forever...
Beverly Doan
Sep 15, 2020
Beverly Ann "Bev" Doan, 72, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, Beverly was the daughter of the late Owen and Marge Smith. Bev worked for Parkview as a surgical technician for many years prior to working with ENT. She changed career paths and worked as a secretary in the...
Janet Forth
Sep 14, 2020
Janet Elaine Forth, 76, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. Janet graduated from North Side High School and earned her degree in Nursing. She worked for St. Joseph Hospital during her working years. She enjoyed gardening, decorating her home, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, William Forth; children, Michael (Jen) Forth, Chad (Hope)...
John Wilkins
Sep 13, 2020
John Harold Wilkins, 77, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. Born in San Antonio, Texas, John was the son of the late Harold and Alice Wilkins. John worked as a custodian for York High School for many years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillside, Illinois. In his youth, John enjoyed playing hockey. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Angela Wise
Sep 12, 2020
Angela Suzanne Wise, 46, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Rex Wise Sr. and Judy Herman, and graduated from Northrop High School in 1993. Angela was a member of Fellowship Missionary Church. She will be remembered as a mother who loved her children with her whole heart, always...
Norman Linnemeier
Sep 11, 2020
Norman Carl Linnemeier, 89, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Louis and Martha Linnemeier. Norman worked his entire life on his family farm. He was a member of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Norman is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Linnemeier of Fort Wayne; children, Wayne...
