Angela Carnahan
Jul 1, 2021
Angela Marie "Angie" Carnahan, 45, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Angie was the daughter of the late Kenneth Carnahan and Debra Arnett who survives. Angie earned three associate degrees during her lifetime. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed meeting new people each day and being the life of the party. She was working...
Derek Stone
Jun 28, 2021
Derek Andrew Stone, 29, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and a graduate of New Haven High School. Derek worked several jobs all focused on helping others. He was a talented musician and played in several bands including the worship band at Fellowship Missionary Church. Derek is survived...
Margaret Votaw
Jun 28, 2021
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Votaw, 93, of Fort Wayne peacefully completed her earthly mission and was welcomed into the waiting arms of God on Monday, June 28 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tomas Burleton in Indianapolis leaving behind a lasting legacy of love. Born in Stratford, Connecticut on January 1, 1928, Peggy was the final surviving...
Mary Lepper
Jun 28, 2021
Mary Katherine (Cook) Lepper, 100, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side. Born in Buckland, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elsie Cook. She was an amazing mom, grammie, and great-grammie to her family. Surviving are her children, Marsha (Merlin) Adams, Cathy (James) Johnston; grandchildren, Alaina (Mike) Guenin, Robert (Ginger) Adams,...
Sylvia Schmidt
Jun 27, 2021
Sylvia Marie Schmidt, 88, of Fort Wayne, IN now celebrates her eternal reward with Jesus in heaven. She received loving care at Golden Years Homestead Long Term Care facility and passed away there on Sunday. June 27, 2021. Sylvia spent her childhood days in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. She graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1950. In 1954 she...
Sandra Tucker
Jun 26, 2021
Sandra Jean (Burke) Tucker, 82, passed away Saturday, June 26, after a brief battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The youngest daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Burke, Sandy was born in Clinton, Iowa, on May 17, 1939. Her dad, James, made his living as a concrete superintendent and worked on such projects as Fort Randall Dam near Pickstown, South Dakota,...
John Schmitt
Jun 26, 2021
John S. Schmitt, 78, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, John was the son of the late Lawrence and Amelia Schmitt. John graduated from South Side High School, class of 1962, and attended Indiana Business School and IPFW. John worked at his family-owned business, Perfection Varnish Co. for 28 years, prior to his successful 44-year...
Dolores Tomusk
Jun 24, 2021
Dolores (Nork) Tomusk, 88, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dolores was the daughter of the late Willard and Adeline Nork. Dolores was proud of her job at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank while a teen. She attended Mt. Sinai School of Nursing and worked as a nurse in Chicago,...
Mary Heintzelman
Jun 24, 2021
Mary Jo Heintzelman, 60, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her home in Grabill, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Raymond and Edith Maddex. Mary worked for several local companies and operated her own greenhouse. She was a proud supporter of the Leo American Legion Post 409. Mary is survived by two sons, Justin Heintzelman...
James Petrie
Jun 23, 2021
James L. "Jim" Petrie, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born in Kendallville, Indiana Jim was the son of the late Vera Petrie. Jim worked for International Harvester prior to a 33 year career at the Fort Wayne General Motors Plant. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, reading, and watching IU Basketball. Jim...
Melroy Grabner
Jun 20, 2021
Melroy F. Grabner, 93, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Orville and Marie Grabner. Melroy was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, and a WWII Army Veteran. He enjoyed all types of sports, both watching and playing. Melroy is survived by his wife of 73...
Dan Alford
Jun 19, 2021
Dan Alford, 70, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home in Roanoke, IN surrounded by his family. He was born in Murfreesboro, AK to the late James Alford and Francis Alford, who survives, of Markle, IN. Dan was the owner and operator of his plumbing businesses, D & D Plumbing and Homework Services. In his later years, he...
Edward "Skip" R. Klotz
Jun 19, 2021
Edward "Skip" R. Klotz, 64 , of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Betty Klotz and graduated in 1975 from Snider High School. Skip worked 18 years for Essex Wire and served as the Union Representative. He is survived by his children, Kory (Erin...
Htimu Belloc
Jun 15, 2021
Htimu Belloc departed this life June 15, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. She was born May 4, 1945 in Kozu village in Burma. She was the daughter of the late Saw Ba U Gyi and Naw Malay. She was Sgaw Karen ethnicity. She was a graduate of the Burma Institute of Theology...
Mary E. Elwood
Jun 15, 2021
Mary E. Elwood, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Woodburn, IN to the late Henry and Doris Closson. Mary loved caring for her family as a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening and all types of flowers. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2653 of Decatur, IN....
John Grimmer
Jun 15, 2021
John Edward Grimmer, 60, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and close friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, John was a son of the late Paul and Evelyn Grimmer. John graduated from Homestead High School and earned his bachelors degree in accounting from Indiana University. He owned and operated Grimmer Accountancy...
Jacob Stanley
Jun 14, 2021
Jacob P. Stanley, 20, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Auburn, IN to the late Shawn Stanley and Andrea (Matt) Harris, who surivives, of Fort Wayne. Jacob loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews, and favorite companion, his dog Burt. He'll be remembered as one who lived his life...
Michael Slater
Jun 13, 2021
Michael Denver Slater, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Bluffton, Indiana, Michael was the son of the late Denver and Anna Slater. He worked for General Electric for 35 years, prior to his retirement. He was a member of Aboite Lutheran Church. Michael enjoyed watering his garden, mowing...
Sandra Borton
Jun 11, 2021
Sandra Borton, 84, of Fort Wayne passed away at her home on Friday June 11th2021. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Sandra retired from FWCS after many years of service. She was a past member of The Order of the Eastern Star. On June 16th 1956 she married the late Richard Borton. Sandra is survived by her children; Michael (Renette),...
Lisa Ellert
Jun 11, 2021
Lisa (Simon) Ellert, 62, was taken far too soon on June 11, 2021 in an auto accident in Fort Wayne. Her many friends, co-workers and children, Nathan and Korinne, already miss her sweet smile, loving disposition and non-stop energy. Lisa was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 23, 1959 to the late Walt and Sandy Simon. After graduating from Van...
