Victoria Burcham
Sep 8, 2019
Victoria "Vicky" (Siebenhaar) Burcham, 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Born in Knox, Indiana, Vicky was the daughter of the Christian Siebenhaar and the late Betty Siebenhaar. Vicky earned her masters degree in education from Hyles Anderson College. Vicky had a true passion for her students. She wanted to learn...
Mary Peconge
Sep 7, 2019
Mary Sue "Grandma Sue" Peconge, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born in Bethel, Tennessee, Sue was the daughter of the late Tom Haskins and Frances Caldwell. Sue worked as an accounting manager with GTE for 16 years, prior to her retirement. She was a faithful member of Victory...
Jack Swim
Sep 6, 2019
Jack Scott Swim, 62, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan Jack was the son of the late William and Mildred Swim. Jack was a machinist for 20 years with Parker Hannifin. He was a lifelong Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan. He loved the game of baseball and enjoyed collecting cards. Jack was an avid fan...
William Jordan
Sep 6, 2019
William "Bill" Jordan, 79, passed away on Friday Sept 6th at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Bill earned his Doctor of Psychology from Columbia University, as well as a degree in Naturopath. Some of Bills favorite things to do were studying, reading, his love of learning never ceased. He also enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs. Bill worked for Deister Machine...
Sean Patrick
Sep 5, 2019
Sean Travis Patrick, 56, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sean was the son of Grover Patrick and Linda Allen who survive. Sean was an over the road truck driver who traveled over 1.5 million miles during his career. He enjoyed gardening, playing video games, and being at the lakes. Surviving are his children, Mistie...
Lois Borton
Sep 5, 2019
Lois Ann Borton, 82, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Surviving are her children, Terry Borton, Laura Kimbler, Lisa (Doug) Shuman; grandchildren, Joshua, Nick, Tyler, Tommy; 5 great grandchildren; step-brothers, Bill and Joel Uhl. Lois was preceded in death by her siblings, Jack and Michael Uhl, and Donald Dibble. Calling is at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 6557 N....
Wayne Abbott
Sep 4, 2019
Wayne D. Abbott, 86, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2019 at his home in Leo, IN. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Rosa Abbott and raised in Poplar Bluff, AK. Wayne worked for the DANA Corporation for 42 years. He will be remembered as someone that could fix anything, always willing to use his talent...
Samuel Freeman
Sep 3, 2019
Samuel P. Freeman, 63, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in New Haven, IN. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Billie Freeman and Emma Ferry. Sam could fix anything, and enjoyed helping others with his skills. He was an avid fisherman and will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, brother, and friend. Samuel is survived by...
Rita Brinker
Sep 1, 2019
RITA MARIE (MALDENEY) BRINKER, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Born Aug. 22, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lillian (Bopp) Maldeney. She graduated from Bishop Luers High School in 1963. She worked at Lincoln National Life Ins. Co from 1963-1968. On Sept. 23, 1967, she married Joseph R. Brinker...
Brian O'Donnell
Aug 31, 2019
Brian L. O'Donnell, 63, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Maywood, IL to the late Frank and Gerry O'Donnell. Brian worked as a logistics coordinator for Ground Effects, and formerly at Kelley Automotive, ITT, and Patton Electric. He is survived by his two children, Conor O'Donnell and Sonna O'Donnell; 3 brothers; 1 sister;...
Christopher Sheckler
Aug 30, 2019
Christopher Ray Sheckler, 38, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chris was the son of Jimmy and Cynthia Sheckler who survive. Chris graduated from Northrop High School. He earned his associates degree from Nashville Auto Diesel prior to earning his bachelors degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute. Chris served our country proudly in...
Edgar Mertz
Aug 29, 2019
Edgar F. Mertz, 88, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019 at The Towne House Retirement Community of Fort Wayne. A native of Jay County, he was born in Troy, OH to the late R. Fay and Thelma Mertz. Edgar and his wife were the founders of Modern Working Custom Cabinetry (now known as Pennville Custom Cabinetry) of Portland, IN. He...
Katherine Sundling
Aug 27, 2019
Katherine T. Sundling, 55, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward Kramer and Elizabeth Monroe Kramer. Katherine focused her life on serving others and was an active volunteer for Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home and Victory Knoll Center. She and her husband often opened their home to those...
Katherine Brown
Aug 27, 2019
Katherine Suzanne "Sue" (Rehnen) Brown, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Born April 29, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Sue was the daughter of Parnell S. and Katherine L. (Wolf) Rehnen. Sue began dancing at an early age, studying with Mary Louise Truelove. The two eventually became lifelong friends. Sue graduated second in her class from Central Catholic High School...
Gregory Stilwell
Aug 25, 2019
Gregory A. Stilwell, 69, passed away August 25, 2019 in Spencerville, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Clifford and Bertha Stilwell. Gregory worked as an instructor at ITT Technical Institute, where also served as the Educational Supervisor for the automotive program. He also served his community as a reserve Deputy for the Allen County Sheriffs Department....
John Cope
Aug 25, 2019
John D. Cope, 61, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Auburn, Indiana, John was the son of the late Charles Cope and Ruth Teegardin who survives. John loved his job at Midwest Auto Parts in Fort Wayne, where he worked for the past 42 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, mushroom hunting,...
Garry Priest
Aug 24, 2019
Garry A. Priest, 64, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Garrett, IN to the late Maurice and Darlene Priest. Garry worked for Bandidos as a member of the kitchen staff for over 20 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. Gary is survived by...
Anita Brooks
Aug 20, 2019
Anita L. Brooks, 79, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Noblesville, IN to the late Richard and Violet "Marie" Roudebush. She is survived by her siblings, Carolyn Kleinschmidt of Fort Wayne, Stephen Roudebush of Dayton, OH, and David (Karen) Roudebush of Angola, IN; and several nieces and nephews. Anita was preceded in death...
Carter Batchelder
Aug 18, 2019
CARTER DAVID BATCHELDER, 22, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., Carter was the son of Dan and Lisa Batchelder. Carter graduated from Concordia High School, class of 2016. He was currently in his junior year at Ball State, where he was studying Wildlife Biology and Conservation. Carter was serving an internship at the Fort Wayne...
Carol Brubaker
Aug 14, 2019
Carol A. Brubaker, 79 , passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Ethel Shultz. Carol loved caring for her family as a homemaker, she worked as a school bus driver, and most recently for Cottage Flowers. Carol enjoyed spending time at the lake,...
