Rita Creech
Nov 14, 2018
Rita Anne Creech, age 76, passed away November 14, 2018 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late Glenwood and Mary Ruth Renz. Rita worked at Halls Original Drive-In for 34 years. Rita is survived by her children, Scott (Carmen) Smith of Geneva, IN, Laura (Michael) McFarland, Richelle (Rick) Good, George (Kim) Lay,...
Theodore Taykowski
Nov 14, 2018
Rev. Theodore R. "Ted" Taykowski, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 6, 1932, the son of Joseph and Irene (Cassoutt) Taykowski. As a child, he also lived in Detroit, Michigan; at age 13, Ted moved to Fort Wayne to attend...
Nathan Sliger
Nov 13, 2018
Nathan Lee Sliger, age 55, passed away November 13, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Bluffton, IN to Fred and Loretta Sliger of Zanesville, IN who survive. Nathan was the owner and operator of Sliger Services Stump Eliminator for 30 years, and also worked for Caravan Facilities Management for 6 years. He was a 28 year member of...
Scott Martin
Nov 13, 2018
Scott A. Martin, age 48, passed away November 13, 2018 in Huntertown, IN. He was born in Kendallville, IN to Danny and Jayne Martin of Huntertown, IN who survive. Scott worked 20 years as an electrician with the Local 305 IBEW. He was a member of the St. Joe Community Church and an avid musician. Scott is also survived by...
Joel Bjorge
Nov 13, 2018
Joel Bjorge, 60, of Cedarville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Lutheran Life Villages after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family. Joel was the son of the late Roy Bjorge and Rosie Bjorge who survives. Joel graduated from Leo High School. He worked at Mill Supply prior to working at Wieland Furniture in Grabill until...
Sonia Richards
Nov 9, 2018
Sonia Elaine Richards, 53, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sonia was the daughter of Harl and Sheila (Grubbs) Donley who survive. She graduated from Northrop High School. She was the payroll administrator at Superior Auto. Sonia enjoyed traveling and being at the beach with her toes in the...
John Painter
Nov 9, 2018
John "Bob" R. Painter, age 82, passed away November 9, 2018 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and later adopted to the late Paul and Jewell Painter. Bob attended Culver Military Academy, a graduate of North Side High School, and later attended IU Bloomington, he also served in the National Guard during his younger...
Mary Smith
Nov 8, 2018
Mary L. Smith, age 44, passed away November 8, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Decatur, IN to her father, the late Tom Adams and her mother, who survives, Mary Lou Stetler of Fort Wayne. Mary worked as a registered nurse with Bethlehem Woods for 13 years and most recently at Kingston Care as a nursing supervisor. She...
Charles Kroh
Nov 7, 2018
Dr. Charles Casey Kroh Sr., 68, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, after an eight year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Huntington, Ind., on December 24, 1949. He graduated from Indiana University Medical School in 1976 and spent his professional life practicing internal medicine in Fort Wayne, Ind. He cared deeply about his patients, who in turn...
David Labare
Nov 6, 2018
David J. LaBare, 83 of Fort Wayne passed away at his home surrounded by his family. David previously resided in Chicopee, MA, before moving to Florida. David proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Myra, 2 daughters Karen Morphew, and Mary LaBare; 2 sons, David LaBare Jr., and...
Richard "Dick" Brown
Nov 4, 2018
Richard DeWayne "Dick" Brown Sr., 89, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. on January 14, 1929, Dick was the son of the late Gilbert and Hermione (Hile) Brown. Dick graduated from Central High School in the class of 1947. He earned his Masters Degree in Music from the Jordan School of Music at Butler University....
Betty Lazzer
Nov 2, 2018
Betty Jane Lazzer, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, November 2, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Betty was the daughter of the late Paul and Nellie Reinkensmeier. Betty graduated proudly from South Side High School. She worked for Lincoln Life for 15 years prior to her retirement in 1985. Betty volunteered for many...
Gayle Cheviron
Oct 31, 2018
Gayle M. Cheviron, age 80, passed away October 31, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born August 9, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Gail Vicic. Gayle worked for 30 years with several local medical offices. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church. Gayle is survived by her children, Susan (Jim) Gentile,...
Martha Shinn
Oct 28, 2018
Martha Jane Shinn, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Sunday, October 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Beaumont, Texas, Martha was the daughter of the late James and Nancy Pope. She was a business teacher at Carthage Senior High School in Missouri for 25 years prior to her retirement. Following...
Tohmie Hull
Oct 27, 2018
Tohmie Sue Hull, 71, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.
Paul Watts
Oct 27, 2018
Paul E. Watts, 42, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. Born in Arkansas, Paul was the son of Paul Watts and Mary Green who survive. Paul served our country as a U.S. Navy veteran. Paul had his own flooring company which he enjoyed. He enjoyed spending his time with his family and friends. Surviving are his father, Paul (Dewayna) Watts;...
Hlaing Pan
Oct 24, 2018
Pan Hliang, age 91, passed away October 24, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Burma. Pan was a former MON leader in Burma who spend his lifetime fighting for human rights. He was a member of Pathway Community Church. Pan is survived by his wife, Ohn Kyin of Huntertown, IN; children, Myint Than (Kowai) of Thailand, Thidar of...
Jack Conn
Oct 23, 2018
Jack C. Conn, age 67, passed away October 23, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and worked as a bartender at the Hitching Post and also as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Susan Conn; children, Becky (Don) Carr and Bill Conn; 4 grandchildren; and 5 siblings. Jack was preceded in death by...
David Keener
Oct 21, 2018
David Allen Keener, 48, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born in Columbia City, Indiana, David was the son of Jack Keener and Jeanne Bradley. David graduated from Wawasee High School and earned his bachelors degree in criminal justice from Ball State University. David was a state and national champion diver. That earned him the distinguished honor of being an...
Mary Cooney
Oct 19, 2018
Mary Ann Cooney, 74, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Edward and Yolanda Snead. Mary Ann worked in both the healthcare and food service industries during her working career until her retirement. She could frequently be found with a McDonald's coffee, playing with her tablet, binge watching...
