Jewelia Koch
Aug 30, 2018
Jewelia Koch, 33, passed away August 30, 2018 in Chicago, IL. She was born in Goshen, IN to her parents, Sandra (Kyle) Circle of Fort Wayne, IN and Charles (Tami) Harris of Syracuse, IN who survive. Jewelia loved caring for her family as a homemaker, including demonstrating love as a foster mom. She also was a member of the Parent...
Michael Lenk
Aug 29, 2018
Michael A. Lenk II, age 39, passed away August 29, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He worked for Costco for the past 2 years. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne (Robert) Rhodes of Fort Wayne; siblings, Denise (Brian) Jarvis of Fort Wayne, Annette Navarro of Chicago, IL, and Eddie (Melissa) Navarro of Fort Wayne; loving nieces and nephews, Marisa, Evan,...
Anna Winch
Aug 29, 2018
Anna May Winch, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Norma Fanger. She was a mainframe programmer for several businesses throughout the years. Anna was a very talented china painter, and candle maker. She is survived by her husband of 60 years marriage, Phillip Winch; siblings,...
Robert Miller
Aug 28, 2018
Robert Miller, 75, passed away August, 28, 2018 in Auburn, IN. He was born in Arjay, KY to the late Earnest and Troy Miller. Robert worked for Harris Kayot and previously for Fort Wayne Truck Parts. He is survived by his wife, Sondra Miller of Hudson, IN; children, Jason Miller of Hudson, IN, Karen Miller, of Daytona, FL, and Robert...
Sheila Richards
Aug 26, 2018
Sheila M. Richards passed away on Sunday August 26, 2018 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Sheila was born in La Farge, WI on October 8, 1938 to Sally J. Smith and Clark S. Smith. Sheila graduated from Janesville Senior High School class of 1957 and then in 1958 from Marvel...
Nicholas Huyck Fugate
Aug 25, 2018
Nicholas Wade Huyck Fugate, 22, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nicholas was the son of Laurie Kiessling and Brian Fugate. Early in his life, Nicholas liked a good challenge. With that determination to succeed, he graduated with high honors from New Tech Academy at Wayne High School. While at Wayne High School he was...
Daniel Salsburey
Aug 23, 2018
Daniel E. "Dan" Salsburey, 66, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Born in Lima, Ohio, Dan was the son of the late Richard Salsburey and Erline Salsburey Miller who survives. Dan worked with Parkview Hospital for 15 years prior to working with Biomet for 20 years, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting eagles. Surviving are his...
David Roemer
Aug 22, 2018
David Russell Roemer, age 64, passed away August 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne to his parents, Russell and Marilyn Roemer who survive. David worked in outside sales for his entire life. He was community minded and enjoyed living in New Haven. David was an avid golfer who loved his family...
Robin "Rob" Burke
Aug 22, 2018
Robin "Rob" Burke, age 48, passed away August 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, IN to Stephen and Paula Burke of Fort Wayne, who survive. Rob worked 10 years as a truck driver most recently for CMK Container and previously for JW Bailey Trucking. He was an avid pool player and a member of the Ameteur...
Mary Jo Eastom
Aug 20, 2018
In loving memory of Mary Jo Eastom (Rietdorf). She was wife to Michael Eastom, a sister to 4 men and 7 women, a mother to 10 men and 2 women, grandma to 29 grandkids, great grandma to one and a friend to all. She was a woman who knew that change in the world starts internally. It catches your family,...
Helen Turpchinoff
Aug 20, 2018
Helen Turpchinoff, 96, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Born in Detroit, Michigan Helen was the daughter of the late George and Olga Geoga. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She enjoyed sewing, shopping and spending time with her family. Surviving are her daughter Carolyn Zulkowski of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and...
Martha Bienz
Aug 20, 2018
Martha Jane Bienz, 91, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Martha was the daughter of the late Earl and Hazel Siebold. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. Martha was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Surviving are her children Tamara (Thomas) Jones, Douglas Bienz both of Fort Wayne,...
Narciso Solero
Aug 19, 2018
Narciso O. "Cisco" Solero III, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 after a 9-month battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Rev. Narciso and Paquita Solero. After moving with his family to the Bay Area in California, Cisco graduated from McClymonds High School in Oakland, CA in 1953 and subsequently earned...
Joan Bartnick
Aug 18, 2018
Joan Elizabeth Bartnick, age 78, passed away on August 18, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Richard and Ina Hemker. Joan worked at JR Insurance for 13 years, and also as a private secretary and typist in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Bartnick of Fort Wayne;...
Richard Zehr
Aug 15, 2018
Richard Eugene Zehr, 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and raised in New Haven, Richard was the son of the late Norman and Dolores Zehr. Richard served our country as a US Army veteran and was stationed in Aschaffenburg, Germany. He was responsible for the production of thousands of street signs during his...
Richard Regedanz
Aug 13, 2018
Richard Martin Regedanz, Jr., age 71, passed away August 13, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard, Sr. and Vivian Regedanz. Richard completed his Bachelor's degree from IPFW and later his Master's degree from IUPUI. He began his career at Parkview Hospital Randallia as the Director of Social Services and started Senior Health...
Diane Winn
Aug 12, 2018
Diane Winn, 78, passed away August 12, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Flint, MI to the late Lawrence and Elnora Lynn. Diane enjoyed crocheting, yellow roses, Mexican food, and spending time with her beloved husband, Paul. Diane battled years of personal illness and struggle with the same toughness that she needed in being the wife of a...
Frances Dickinson
Aug 11, 2018
Frances Catherine Dickinson, 98, of FW, passed away on 8/11/18. She was the daughter of Walter and Martha Smith of Garrett. She retired from the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission where she was Executive Secretary and the founder of the Women's Auxillary. She served on the board of Winsome Women, was a founder member of the Mayors Prayer Breakfast and was...
Herbert Matthias
Aug 11, 2018
Herbert Matthias, age 80, passed away August 11, 2018 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born May 25, 1938 to the late Howard and Frieda Matthias. Herbert was the owner and operator of Herb Matthias Service, Inc. He is survived by his wife Karen Matthias of New Haven, IN; daughter, Kaylene (Jeffrey) Smith of New Haven, IN; son,...
James Calloway
Aug 10, 2018
James P. Calloway, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 10th. James was born in Pemberton, West Virginia to parents, Preston and Beatrice Calloway. James honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a supervisor of housekeeping at Lutheran Hospital before retiring after 20 years of service. James is survived by sons, Darryl, Jan Calloway and...
