Jean Eddy
Jan 30, 2020
Jean E. Eddy, 78, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Harvey, IL to the late Lorraine Jacobson. Jean worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Center Drugs in Lake Station, IN. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Elmo Eddy of Fort Wayne; children, Brian (special friend, Vickie Wenk) Eddy of...
Frank Holcomb
Jan 29, 2020
Frank E. Holcomb, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Born in Alabama, Frank was the son of the late Lee and Ethel Saffold. Frank worked for GM for 31 years prior to his retirement in 2016. Frank was a wonderful and caring dad and grandpa to his family. Frank loved sports, music and helping others in need. Surviving are...
Robert Alan Johnston
Jan 27, 2020
Robert Alan Johnston, 52, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Robert was born September 13, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Stuart and Theresa (Niegos) Johnston. He was a 1986 graduate of Northrop High School where he competed on the speech and debate team, ran track and played basketball. Robert received his Bachelor's degree from Wabash College,...
Patricia Dull
Jan 26, 2020
Patricia "Pat" M. Dull, 89, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Pat was the daughter of the late Chester "Earl" and Viola "Grace" Humbert. She attended Central High School. Pat worked for Magnavox for over 20 years prior to her retirement. Pat loved the Lord. She had attended Avalon Missionary Church. She hosted Bible Studies...
Lucy Cutting
Jan 24, 2020
Lucy Cutting, 67, of Fort Wayne passed away on Friday January 24th. Some of Lucy's interests included sewing, singing, laughing, spending time with her family and especially being a grandma and great grandma. Lucy loved to shop, tend her garden and adored her animals. She was an active member of the Eastern Star since 1971. Lucy is survived by her...
Theodore Mitoraj
Jan 23, 2020
Theodore "Pete" Mitoraj, 83, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, Pete was the son of the late John and Mary Mitoraj. Pete earned his bachelors degree in mechanical and chemical engineering from Tri State University. He worked for Havester for 19 years, before working at ITT for 20 until his retirement. Surviving are his wife of...
Priscilla Foreman
Jan 21, 2020
Priscilla E. Foreman, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kosciusko County to the late Homer and Versa Carpenter. Priscilla worked for General Electric for over 30 years. She is survived by her children, Martin Rybolt of San Antonio, TX, Daniel Rybolt of Fort Wayne, Edward (Rita) Sites of North...
Norma Rourke
Jan 21, 2020
Norma T. Rourke, 94, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Joliet, IL to the late Fred Wilhelmi and Celia Wilhelmi. Norma worked as teacher at Laraway School in Joliet for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Jack Rourke of Fort Wayne; children, Nancy (Richard) Zimmerman of...
William L. "Bill" Boylen
Jan 20, 2020
William L. "Bill" Boylen, 64, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away suddenly at Parkview Regional Medical Center on January 20, 2020 after undergoing cancer surgery. Born on April 12, 1955, he was the son of Michael and Nancy Boylen of Fort Wayne. Bill was self-employed as a contractor for most of his career, retiring recently. He was an avid reader...
Shirley Dozier
Jan 19, 2020
Shirley Jean Dozier, 85, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Shirley was the daughter of the late Otis and Arlene Crosby. Shirley earned her bachelors degree in Journalism from Michigan State University. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She enjoyed crafts and knitting. She lived in St....
Ronald Kleinschmidt
Jan 18, 2020
Ronald H. Kleinschmidt, 81, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Fred and Frieda Kleinschmidt. Ron retired from Conrail after 33 years in management. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Ron will be remembered for...
Charles Welch
Jan 18, 2020
Charles Donald Welch, 92, passed away January 18, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born August 31, 1927 in Mishawaka, IN. Don's family moved to Rockville, IN and then to Fort Wayne in 1937. He graduated from Central High School in 1946. Don loved fishing, hunting, and playing basketball with his children and their neighborhood friends. He also played church...
Sheila Barth
Jan 17, 2020
Sheila Renee Barth, 44, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sheila was the daughter of John T. Dowdy and Sharon and Stacey Dawalt. Sheila graduated from Northrop High School class of 1993 and earned her associates degree from International Business College. She worked in the mortgage underwriting and was a volunteer firefighter for several years....
Teresa Goff
Jan 17, 2020
Teresa S. Goff, 33, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Hicksville, OH to Lisa Musser of Hamilton, IN and the late LaVon Musser. Teresa worked as a financial analyst with Lincoln Financial. She was a loving mother who loved caring for her children and attending their activities. Teresa is also survived by her...
Betty Denita Smith
Jan 14, 2020
Betty Denita Smith, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Katy, Texas. She was born in Jackson, TN to Virginia Ruth Collins and the late James D. Collins of Fort Wayne. Denita's professional life was as a self-taught computer guru (CISSP) and project manager (PMI PMP) at an international E&P company for 40 years. Denita was not...
Anthony Persyn
Jan 12, 2020
Anthony W. Persyn, 53, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born to Gail Persyn of Fort Wayne and the late Robert Persyn. Tony's favorite occupation was that of musician, song writer, and music producer. He was most recently attending Purdue Fort Wayne pursuing a career in psychology. He hoped to become a counselor and help...
Bertha Ponder
Jan 12, 2020
Bertha M. Ponder, 68, passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Phyllis Miner. Bertha worked as a welder for over 20 years at Wayne Steel Supply Company. She is survived by her son, Erik (Patricia) Ponder of Fort Wayne; 2 grandchildren, Mackinzie and Clayton; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers....
Felipe Rodriguez
Jan 11, 2020
Felipe A. Rodriguez, 47, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Lucy Caldron who survives. He is also survived by his wife, Linda Rodriguez; children, Ileen Cervantes, Isaiah Rodriguez, and Priscilla Rodriguez; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Fairhaven...
Barbara Rohrer
Jan 11, 2020
Barbara E. Rohrer, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home after battling cancer. She was born December 16, 1937 in Plymouth, to the late Ford and Helen Dunlap. Surviving are her children, David A. Rohrer, Michael V. (Helen A. Taulbee) Rohrer, Andrew W. Rohrer; and brother, George (Margaret) Dunlap. Memorial Calling will be at FairHaven...
Evelyn Byrd
Jan 10, 2020
Evelyn (Clemente) Byrd, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday January 10th. Born in Baguio City, Philippines, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Rafael and Erlinda Clemente. Evelyn graduated from St Louis University in the Philippines with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She was employed by the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese and she also ran...
