Raj Setty
Feb 23, 2020
Raj V. Setty, 69, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born in India, Raj was the son of the late Varadaraj and Shashirekha Setty. Raj worked at Tokheim and Zollner for several years. For the past 20 years, Raj has been a business entrepreneur. Raj enjoyed walking at the YMCA where he was part of Live Strong. He loved playing...
Charles Ostrom
Feb 22, 2020
Charles Warren Ostrom III, age 81, died on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Charles Warren and Phyllis Harrison-Berlitz Ostrom. Charles was a graduate of Lehigh University where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and an All-American nominated four-year varsity...
Jeffrey Douglas
Feb 21, 2020
Jeffrey Douglas, 43, passed away February 22, 2020 in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Fort Wayne to Myrna Douglas of Fort Wayne and Don (Cheryl) Douglas of Auburn, IN. Jeffrey worked as an electrical engineer for Visco Corporation in Bradenton, FL. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Jeffrey is also survived by his...
Evelyn Trietsch
Feb 21, 2020
Evelyn Trietsch, 94, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Evelyn was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Kline Sr. Evelyn graduated from South Side High School. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and crocheting. She made an afghan for each of her children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister to...
William Shanebrook
Feb 21, 2020
William "Bill" Shanebrook, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 21, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bill was the son of the late Lorenz and Emma Gray. He was adopted by his grandparents, William and Serena Shanebrook. Bill graduated from Woodburn High School where he met his wife Sandra (Roemke) Shanebrook. Bill was a...
Marguerite Burrell
Feb 20, 2020
Marguerite A. "Peggy" Burrell of Fort Wayne and Big Long Lake passed away on Feb. 20, 2020. Born March 18, 1927, she was a daughter of Robert and Paula (Staak) Watt. She graduated from North Side High School and Vassar College. After World War II ended, she worked with displaced children in Germany. Peggy married Thomas C. Burrell, a US...
Eileen Stevens
Feb 19, 2020
Eileen E. Stevens, 93, passed away February 19, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Watford, England to the late George and Edith Dibley. Eileen loved caring for her family as a homemaker and later worked in the Perry Hills Elementary School cafeteria for 20 years. She also was a volunteer at Dupont Hospital for 10 years. Eileen was...
Jerry Toms
Feb 19, 2020
Jerry D. Toms, 73, passed away February 19, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Dan and Fannie Toms and was a graduate from Concordia Lutheran High School. Jerry worked at Shambaugh and Son as a Fabrication Shop Manager for 31 years. He was a proud member of the Local 166...
Erin Wagner
Feb 16, 2020
Erin M. Wagner, 36, passed away February 16, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Todd and Angie Seiman of Fort Wayne. Erin worked as a registered nurse in the Lutheran Health Network for 18 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She is also survived by her children, Allison Wagner,...
Joel Bean
Feb 15, 2020
Joel Robert Bean, 51, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Joel was the son of the late Lillian Bean. Joel served our country as a US Army veteran. Joel's perfect day was being with his son Christian. He also was a car and gun enthusiast. Surviving are his children, David, Michael, Sonja, Tiffany, Jordan, Sonja...
Coleman Hatcher
Feb 14, 2020
Coleman Edward Hatcher, 70, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Coleman was the son of the late Samuel and Nettie Hatcher. Coleman graduated from Central High School. He worked in the construction industry during his working career. Coleman was an avid sports fan. Surviving are his children, Detrick (Teresita) Smiley, Corey (Nneka) Presley; grandchildren, Detrick...
Karen Weinke
Feb 13, 2020
Karen M. Weinke, age 70, passed away February 13, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Maxwell Judge and Mary Jellison. Karen worked as an office manager for 15 years at Jones & Henry Engineers and previously at WPTA Channel 21 as a secretary. She also served as a board member for Tara Co-operative....
James Volmerding
Feb 13, 2020
James A. Volmerding, 86, passed away February 13, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Carl and Thelma Volmerding. James worked 40 years for Pure Sealed where he drove a wholesale milk route delivering to Roger's Markets. After retirement he volunteered for Homebound Meals. Jim never knew a stranger and was never at a...
Randall Smith
Feb 12, 2020
Randall W. "Randy" Smith, 59, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Born in Denville, New Jersey, Randy was the son of Russell Smith who survives and the late Arlene Smith. Randy was in the Architectural field with several companies during his career. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family, especially his two grandsons. Surviving are his wife of...
Jane Macy
Feb 10, 2020
Jane Louise Macy, 71, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jane was the daughter of the late Herbert and Maxine Jennings. Jane graduated from North Side High School and earned her bachelors degree in Science from IPFW. She worked for Parkview Hospital for 30 years until her retirement in 2015. She was a member of...
Diane Haughan
Feb 6, 2020
Diane Lee Haughan, 81, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Diane was the daughter of the late Grant and June Woodward. She graduated from Elmhurst High School, and earned her bachelors degree in Elementary Education from IPFW. She taught for FWCS for several years. Diane and her friend Diane owned Dianes' Patchwork Parlor many years...
Shelley Johnson
Feb 6, 2020
Shelley Rae Johnson, 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday Feb 6th. Shelley was born in Tampa, FL and resided in Fort Wayne for 30 years. Shelley enjoyed spending time with her pets, tending her flower garden and bird-watching. She cherished evenings spent grilling out on her back patio with her family. Shelley was blessed...
Joseph Klug
Feb 3, 2020
Joseph Allen "Joe" Klug, 62, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Joe was the son of the late Robert and Barbara Klug. Joe graduated from South Side High School. He worked for Lincoln Food Services for 37 years until his retirement in 2015. Joe loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He also enjoyed watching Andy...
Robert Abernathy
Feb 1, 2020
Robert E. Abernathy, III, 52, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Queens, NY to Marion Abernathy of Fort Wayne and the late Robert E. Abernathy, Jr. Robert worked as an exterminator for over 25 years in New York and most recently in Fort Wayne. He is also survived by his sister, Irene (Paul...
Joyce Kerns
Jan 31, 2020
Joyce Long Kerns passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. She was born in Muncie, Indiana to Homer M. and Kathleen R. Long, who preceded her in death. She attended Central High school and IPFW in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her children Tina L. Bopp (Robert), Scott M. Kerns (Brenda) and Stephanie Kerns, along with her special niece, Amanda Traylor....
