Julia Smith
Jan 10, 2020
Julia Kaawaloa Smith, 73, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. Born in Hawaii, Julia was the daughter of the late Adam and Julia Lono. Julia was a waitress at Hall's Restaurant. Julia was very humble, and enjoyed volunteering her time to help others. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served as...
Marie Stevens
Jan 9, 2020
Marie G. Stevens, 92, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on January 9, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Paul Falk, where she lived for the past five years at Lake Wawasee. She was born on December 10, 1927 in Windber, Pennsylvania, just south of Johnstown, the daughter of the late Harry...
Doris Estep
Jan 8, 2020
Doris O. Estep, age 101, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN and was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church and an active member of the YMCA. She is survived by her daughter, Trudy Wray of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Tara (Raymond) Thomas, Susan (David) Hardy both of Houston TX, Howard (Karen) Estep of...
Marvin Jacobowitz
Jan 7, 2020
Marvin R. Jacobowitz, 62, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Albion, Indiana. He was born in The Bronx, NYC, NY., a son of the late Herbert and Betty Jacobowitz. He navigated the highways in ALL of the continental 48 states as a truck driver for 40+ years (33 years with Genova Products). He and his wife Amy...
Frederick Busche
Jan 6, 2020
Frederick Busche, 96, of Fort Wayne passed away on January 6th. Fred came from a family of 9. He retired in 1983 from the Teamsters, working for ABF. Fred served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII in Italy, he was the recipient of 9 bronze stars for his service. He was also the trustee of the Eagles...
Stephen Faux
Jan 5, 2020
Stephen E. Faux, 67, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Jack and Margaret Faux. Steve worked as a retail manager for several local businesses. He grew up attending Trinity Episcopal Church and was currently a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife of...
Angela Gordon
Jan 3, 2020
Angela Renee Gordon, 50, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Angela was the daughter of the late Ernest Bland, and Alice and Robert Kelsaw. Angela graduated from Elmhurst High School. She was the activities director at Bethlehem Woods Nursing Home for 25 years. Angela had a passion for singing. She enjoyed shopping, and the fellowship...
Mary Zick
Jan 3, 2020
Mary A. Zick, 78, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Fritchton, IN to the late Kenneth and Joy Bowers. Mary worked as a registered nurse her entire career. She began working in labor and delivery in Vincennes, IN before moving to Fort Wayne and practicing her profession at The Towne House...
Darin Corell
Jan 3, 2020
Darin L. Corell, 48, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and was the son of Jerry (Dorothy) Corell of Gilbert, AZ and Shelby (Larry) Busse of Fort Wayne. Darin enjoyed working construction with several local contractors. He is also survived by his sister, Jodi (Stephen) Pollick of Jackson, MI; nieces, Shantell...
Mark Critchfield
Jan 3, 2020
Mark Edward Critchfield, 71, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mark was the son of Edward Critchfield who survives and the late Edith Pauline Critchfield. Mark graduated from North Side High School class of 1966 and attended Indiana University and belonged to the Singing Hoosiers. He worked for NAPA for 40 years prior to his...
Charles Hecht
Jan 2, 2020
Charles Edwin "Chuck" Hecht, 78, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chuck was the son of the late Willard and Maude Hecht. Chuck owned a printing screening business with his late brother, William for many years. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida, and was in the Masonic Lodge. Chuck was...
Thomas Shubat
Jan 2, 2020
Thomas Michael Shubat, 73, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Berwyn, IL to the late John and Bea Shubat and later graduated from Marquette University where he studied engineering. Tom worked for Tuthill, beginning his career in Chicago, and transferred to Fort Wayne where he worked in the Cablecraft division. He enjoyed international...
Paul Wappes
Jan 1, 2020
Paul Eugene Wappes, 90, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Born in LaOtto, Indiana, Paul was the son of the late Tony and Iva Wappes. Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. Surviving are his wife, Doris Wappes; children, Mike (Karen) Wappes, Pam (Larry) Burns; grandson, Matt Luley; and great-granddaughter, MacKenzie Luley. Private Family Services. Memorials...
Sharon Habegger
Dec 30, 2019
Sharon Ann Habegger, 76, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Born in Bryan, Ohio, Sharon was the daughter of the late Golden and Helen Johnson. Sharon was an office manager in the insurance industry during her working years. She enjoyed being a homemaker and doing cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and cooking. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Neil Habegger;...
Patrick Decero
Dec 29, 2019
Patrick "Pat" E. DeCero, 92, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Federico and Giovanna DiCera. Pat proudly served his country as member of the U.S. Army. He worked in human resources for U.S. Steel and after retirement he continued working for Walmart for over 20 years with his...
Lorraine Tishler
Dec 25, 2019
Lorraine Valerie Tishler, 91, of Leo, passed away on Wed. Dec 25th. She graduated from Oakland Community College. Lorraine was the owner of The Homestead and Country Kitchen restaurant in Grabill. She loved basket weaving, knitting and golf. She was a proud member of "The Hole in One Club". Her favorite activity was attending her grandchildren's events. Lorraine is survived...
Donald Barge
Dec 23, 2019
Donald "Donny" R. Barge II, 35, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne to Michael Hartig and Patty Emrich. Don proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy. He is survived by his children, Aiden Conn and Kaeda Barge; mother, Patty Emrich of Fort Wayne; and sister, Danielle Hartig of Fort...
Kathleen "Katie" Patricia Anson
Dec 23, 2019
Kathleen "Katie" P. Anson, 67, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Robert and Patricia Anson. Katie was survived by her children, Monika (Donald) Martin and Robert Hooker both of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren, Corey, Jay, Alex, Renee, Daniel, and Austin; siblings, Mary Gearhart, Ellen (Terry) Busche, and Patricia...
John Castator
Dec 22, 2019
John M. Castator, 73, passed away on Dec. 22nd, 2019 at home. Born in Huntsville, Alabama John was an only child to the late Max and Thelma Castator. He graduated from Central High School in 1965. John retired from BF Goodrich after 27 years and then went on to work for his son for 10 years at James Medical. Surviving...
Robert Daler
Dec 21, 2019
Robert Louis Daler, 71, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robert was the son of the late Louis Daler and Germaine and Bill Richardson. Robert graduated from North Side High School and earned his bachelors degree in Pharmacology from Purdue University. He worked for Eckrich and Pepsi Co. for many years prior to his retirement....
