Rudolph Burson
Jun 8, 2020
Rudolph "Rudy" Keith Burson passed away peacefully on 6/8/2020 in Fort Wayne. Rudy was born 10/29/1945 in Dayton, Ohio. He attended university at Miami of Ohio, and later worked for Armco Steel in Chicago. Rudy married his spouse Joan (Matejka) Burson on April 26,1980 in Elmhurst, IL. One of his most notable achievements included playing Minor League baseball for the...
Jason Kumfer
Jun 8, 2020
Jason Anthony Kumfer was born on July 31st, 1961 and passed away at the young age of 58. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne Indiana. He lost his battle against cancer on June 8th 2020 at Parkview Hospital ,Randallia. Jason was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served seven years as a construction equipment...
William Rayl
Jun 8, 2020
William "Bill" Gaylord Ross Rayl Sr., 81, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Bill was the son of the late Gaylord Rayl and Mary Kershaw. Bill served our country as a U.S. Army veteran. He earned his MBA from St. Francis University. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day...
Timothy Deming
Jun 7, 2020
Timothy D. Deming, 67, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born in Newark, New York, Timothy was the son of the late C. Robert "Bob" and Joyce Deming. Timothy worked in retail management for Target and the Messenger Printing Company prior to working in the HR Department at Ivy Tech. Timothy had a true passion for reading. His other hobbies...
Clifford Hullinger
Jun 7, 2020
Clifford "Mike" Hullinger, 74, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, Mike was the son of the late Clifford and Ruth Hullinger. Mike graduated from South Side High School and from International Business College. Mike served our country as a Vietnam Era Army veteran. Mike worked for Dana for over 40 years, prior to retiring. He absolutely...
Frances Hoot
Jun 7, 2020
Frances Maxine Hoot, 94, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born in Wayne, Michigan, Maxine was the daughter of the late William and Ida Cravens. Frances worked for Summit City Fitness as the nursery attendant for 25 years, retiring at the age of 83. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandma to her family. Maxine enjoyed golfing,...
Jason Grush
Jun 6, 2020
Jason Edmund Grush, 27, passed away Saturday, June, 6, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jason was the son of David Grush and Vanessa Martin. Jason graduated from Leo High School. He had been working for NAPA. Jason enjoyed riding his bike, driving his car, creating his own music and artwork. Surviving along with his parents are his step-father, Al...
Thomas "Tom" F. Cooney Iii
Jun 3, 2020
Thomas "Tom" F. Cooney, III, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late, Thomas, Jr. and Vivien Cooney. Tom worked 18 years in the banking industry for QSI and previously with Mosler Incorporated for 22 years. He will be remembered for his love of music, playing...
Alfonise Brooks
Jun 2, 2020
Alfonise "Al" Brooks, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Al was the son of the late Edward and Corrine Brooks. He graduated from Central High School. Al was a very gifted body man and fabricator. During his working career he worked for Lift All Trucks, JAT of Fort Wayne, and had his own body...
Eugene Baidas
May 31, 2020
Eugene R. Baidas, 81, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Simpson, PA to the late Peter and Frances Baidas. Eugene proudly served as a Pennsylvania State Police Officer for over 30 years and also as the Director of the Lackawanna County Municipal Police Officers Academy. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Baidas...
David Lazzer
May 30, 2020
David P. "Dave" Lazzer, 67, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Quantico, Virginia, Dave was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Lazzer. David graduated from New Haven High School and earned his bachelors degree from Concordia Senior College. Dave had been working for Gladieux Energy for the past 40 years....
Mary Weiler
May 27, 2020
Mary Ellen Weiler, 62, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late James and Rita Monroe. Mary worked for Scotts and Kroger for over 30 years. She will be remembered for her talkative nature and the way she warmly engaged customers. Mary also loved flowers and living life to the...
James Markey
May 26, 2020
James "Jamers" Markey, 27, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana James was the son of the late Chris Bickel and Clara Markey. James was a talented painter and enjoyed his job very much. James perfect day was riding his motorcycle, shooting guns, playing video games, playing basketball and hanging out with his friends and family....
Robert Thompson
May 26, 2020
Robert J. Thompson Sr., 63, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Greensboro, GA. Robert served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was survived by his children, Dee (John) Gurisko, Katie Thompson, and Robert Thompson II; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in...
George Nichter
May 24, 2020
George C. Nichter, 88 of Fort Wayne, died peacefully in his home May 24, 2020. He possessed many talents including serving 25 years as organist and choir director, 40 years in technology at Magnavox, President of Estey piano company and ownership of a cabinet company and a bar. He was also a Korean War Veteran. In his retirement years, George...
Carla Scott
May 24, 2020
Carla Sue Scott (Springer),66, of Fort Wayne passed away at home on Sunday, May 24th, after a long, valiant battle with numerous health issues. Carla was born on October 7th, 1953, and followed in her parent's footsteps in the profession of teaching language arts and science for most of her 34.5 years at Kekionga Middle School, for a total of...
Clifford Boger
May 24, 2020
Clifford Boger, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020 in North Manchester, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Russell and Opal Boger. Clifford retired from Norfolk & Southern railroad after 40 years. He served his country as a member of the US Army, earning three bronze stars during the Vietnam War. Cliff enjoyed a good...
Bryan "Jay" Hoverman
May 21, 2020
Bryan "Jay" Hoverman, 64, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home. He was born in Van Wert, OH to the late Vernon and Pollyanna Hoverman. Jay was the president and owner/operator of JADAC III INC. He is leaving behind the love of his life of 32 years, Andrea Hoverman of Fort Wayne; children, David (Brooke) Hoverman, and Chelsea...
Linda Miller
May 20, 2020
Linda Jean Miller, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Linda was the daughter of the late Everett Miller and Lillian Frey. Linda worked as an LPN at Millers Merry Manor in Columbia City for many years. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, puzzles, and spending time with her friends and family. Surviving are her daughters,...
John Brown
May 17, 2020
John E. Brown, age 79, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home. He was born in Johnston City, IL to the late Tom Brown and Bessie Gearhart. John retired from the City of Fort Wayne Water Filtration Plant. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corp. John is survived by his wife of...
