Gwendolyn Welker
Mar 12, 2020
Gwendolyn L. Welker, 48, passed away Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at Cleveland, OH. She was born in Muncie, IN to the late Carl Sr. and Victoria Hardin. Gwendolyn lovingly cared for her family as a homemaker. She loved playing bingo and cooking meals for her friends and family. Gwendolyn is survived by her husband Rick Welker of Fort Wayne; daughters,...
Carl Williams
Mar 12, 2020
CARL DEAN WILLIAMS, 83, passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., Carl was a son of the late Donald and Doris Williams. Carl graduated from North Side High School and attended Butler University. Carl was in office furniture sales throughout his working career. Carl was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He loved playing cards and...
Ronald Lerch
Mar 11, 2020
Ronald "Dondo" Lee Lerch, 84, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on March 11, 2020. He was born in Fort Wayne on October 19th, 1935 to the late Norbert and Hilda Lerch. Ron was a graduate of Fort Wayne Central Catholic High School where he excelled in athletics, most notably football. He was obviously a recognized authority on taxation, and...
David Hile
Mar 9, 2020
David J. "Poppi, Pop Pop" Hile, 64, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late John and JoAnn Hile. David worked locally as a rates analyst. He was an advocate and volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Fort...
Carolyn Dodge
Mar 9, 2020
Carolyn Ruth Dodge, 79, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Russell and E. Ruth Brayton. At the age of 2, Carolyn and her family moved to Pleasant Lake, Indiana, where she met her future husband Rex Dodge. Carolyn graduated from Pleasant Lake High School, class of 1958 and earned...
June Tillotson
Mar 8, 2020
June "Shirley" Murphy Tillotson, 94, went to the Lord's eternal kingdom on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Born June 28, 1925, Shirley was the daughter of the late Karl and Meta Thiele. Shirley proudly retired from Parkview Memorial Hospital in 1990. She valued her community and was recognized by the city of Fort Wayne for all of her volunteer work. Shirley...
Myron "Mike" L. Martin
Mar 7, 2020
Myron "Mike" L. Martin, 88, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Roanoke, IN to the late Lawrence and Iva Martin nee Stierwalt and graduated from Van Buren High School in 1949. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Later he was honored to participate...
Kathleen Young
Mar 6, 2020
Kathleen "Kathy" Young, 71, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Born in Syracuse, New York, Kathy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Moore. Kathy earned her associates degree in business administration from Indiana Tech. She worked for Middletown Tube Works in Ohio for many years. Kathy loved growing her vegetable garden, playing crossword puzzles, reading, and cooking....
Jennifer Crickmore
Mar 5, 2020
Jennifer L. Crickmore passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at home. Jenny was born on November 2, 1971 to Joanna (Lantz) Carr and Nicholas Crickmore. Jennifer completed her Associates degree in Human Services from Ivy Tech in 2013, a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services Management in 2016 and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana...
Clara Oden
Mar 4, 2020
Clara Oden, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Safford, AL to the late William Oden and Annie Tabb. Clara loved to care for her family as a homemaker. She was a past member of True Love Missionary Baptist Church and most recently Restoration Christian Worship Center. Clara is survived...
Lloyd Gibson
Mar 2, 2020
Lloyd D. Gibson, 60, of Land O' Lakes, FL passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Lloyd F. and Evelyn Gibson. Lloyd worked as a truck driver for over 30 years, he was employed by XPO Logistics for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife of...
Jamie Swartz
Mar 1, 2020
Jamie Renee Swartz, 42, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jamie was the daughter of Michael (Carol) Swartz and Donna Crary-Johnson. Jamie loved animals and enjoyed training dogs and showing horses. She also enjoyed reading, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her children, Gabrielle Swartz, Breanna Swartz; siblings, Brittany Swartz,...
Leroy Gustin
Mar 1, 2020
Leroy "Butch" Lavern Gustin, Jr., 51, was called to his heavenly home Sunday, March, 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife Nancy and sister-in-law Carolyn Ashley. Butch was the son of the late Leroy and Clara Gustin Sr. Butch was an avid Jeff Gordon race fan. He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys beat the Green Bay Packers. His true passion...
Edna S. Reyes Euresti
Feb 29, 2020
Edna S. Reyes Euresti, 60, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Wauseon, OH to Olga Puente of Fort Wayne and the late Teodolo Reyes. Edna graduated from Wauseon High School in 1977 and later attended Northwest State Community College. She worked for the IRS in the data entry department. Edna truly lived life...
Missy A. Newman
Feb 28, 2020
Missy A. Newman, 50, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Madelyn Newman of Fort Wayne and the late William Newman. Missy worked for Waterfield Mortgage Company and the American Red Cross, but her real love and passion was being a mom. She was a member of Fellowship Missionary where she...
Emily Davison
Feb 26, 2020
Emily E. Davison, 21, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Columbus, GA. She was born in Fort Wayne and was currently a senior at Shaw High School in Columbus, GA. Emily was a tender hearted sweet soul, who was loved by many and touched everyone she met. Emily is survived by her parents, Kristine and Christopher Palmer of Columbus,...
Charles Geyer
Feb 25, 2020
Charles S. Geyer, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Quebec City to the late Robert and Joan Geyer. Charles worked with Irving Gravel as a truck driver for 30 years. He is survived by his children, Jeff Geyer, Amanda Geyer, and Andrew Geyer all of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren,...
Shirley Leiter
Feb 24, 2020
Shirley A. Leiter, 80, of Huntertown passed away peacefully to the Lord on Monday Feb 24th. Born in Kendallville, she lived and raised her family in Huntertown. She especially loved the Lord, as well as butterflies, birds, crafting, reading, and her beloved grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her children, Dawn (Bob) VanEgmond, DeAnna (Rich) Chambers, and Keith (Judi) Leiter II;...
Barbara Hyde
Feb 23, 2020
Barbara J. Hyde, 79, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Lancaster, OH to the late Robert and Celeste Tooill. Barbara was a homemaker who loved caring for her husband and children. She had a loving heart for serving others and was famous for her cookies. Barbara is survived by her husband of 60...
