Sheila Dorsett
Jul 13, 2018
Sheila R. Dorsett, 64, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sheila was the daughter of the late Floyd and Donna DePew. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister to her family. Surviving are her children, April Wimes, Jason (Deidre) Dorsett, Brian Dorsett, Aimee (Andre Hicks) Dorsett; six grandchildren;...
Karen Allina
Jul 12, 2018
KAREN MARIE (PINGEL) ALLINA, 71, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in 1947 in McBride, Mo., she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Hallie Pingel. She married Dr. Alfred F. Allina on May 27, 1973. Karen graduated from Georgia State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in...
Charles Kruse
Jul 12, 2018
Charles Francis "Chuck" Kruse, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, July 12th, 2018. He retired from International Harvester. He was a big Komets fan and season ticket holder for many years. He enjoyed spending time at Atwood Lake Campground where he was a long time seasonal. Surviving are his children Vicki (Randy) Cornelius of Paris, Tx, Rick (Wendy) Kruse of...
Jason Dyben
Jul 9, 2018
Jason Michael Dyben, 42, passed away Monday, July 9th, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Jason worked as an electrical mechanical engineer for over 7 years. He was a member of Path of Life Community Church. Jason is survived by his son, Aaron Dyben of Kendallville, IN; father, Gary (Jean) Dyben; mother, Brenda (Ernest) McCowan of Fort Wayne;...
Sheron Fortenbery
Jul 5, 2018
Sheron L. Fortenbery, 86, passed away July 5, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Edgar and Mildred Brown. She is survived by her husband, Tom Fortenbery; daughter Becca Widmer (Dick), son Jeff Fortenbery (Peg), grandchildren Christopher Olson (Laura), Lindsay Hand (Mark), Elissabeth White (Andrew), Ashley Gilmore ( Matt) , Mariah Widmer (fiancé Bryce),...
William Berry
Jul 5, 2018
William H. Berry, 84, passed away July 5, 2018. A Ft Wayne native, he was born to George and Matilda (Frantz) Berry. Marrying his beautiful bride Rosemary Lude in 1952, the couple raised three children. He was a tool maker by trade (Zollner Corp, 15 yrs) then small business owner. A committed husband and father, his greatest satisfaction came from...
David Snyder
Jul 4, 2018
David W. Snyder, 56, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 in Huntertown, IN. Born in Portland, IN to his parents, Daniel and Janice Snyder who survive. David worked in sales for over 20 years. He is also survived by his wife, Debra Snyder of Huntertown, IN; son, James D. Snyder of Fort Wayne, IN; granddaughter, Rosalind Marie Snyder; and his...
Rolland Silvernail
Jul 3, 2018
Rolland D. Silvernail, 82, passed away July 3, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Silvernail; children, Laura (Dennis) Voegele, Rene Reichert, Heidi (Gerry) Coker, Corina (Tim) Barbee, Helen (Charles) Fethker, Sarah (Kyle) Willis, Rolland Silvernail, and Rollene (Steve) Hoffman; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Rolland was preceded in death by his parents,...
Sandra Herber
Jul 2, 2018
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Herber, age 79 , was called home on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Archbold, OH to the late Oscar and Ruth Wise. Sandy worked for Magnavox, USSI, and ITT where she retired. She is survived by her children, Kim Maxwell of Noblesville, IN, Sherry Herber, and Kelly Herber-Rooks both of Fort...
Marilyn Hamilton
Jul 2, 2018
Marilyn M. Wisner Hamilton, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday July 2nd, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn worked for Magnavox and retired after 30 years of committed service. She is survived by daughter; Linda (Mark) Walker, sons; Gary (Lori) Wisner, Kenneth (Kristina) Wisner. Marilyn is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, 18...
Marilyn Wimbley
Jun 28, 2018
Marilyn Denise Wimbley, 59 of Fort Wayne, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday June 28, 2018. A celebration of life will be 12 pm, Monday July 9, 2018, at Dupree Memorial Church of God with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Dupree Memorial Church of God 1231 Hayden St. Fort Wayne In,...
Gaylord Bliss
Jun 26, 2018
Gaylord "Andy" R. Bliss, 89, passed away June 26, 2018 in Leo, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Emmitt and Elizabeth Bliss. Andy worked at Indiana Michigan Power. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Marine Corp during WWII. Surviving are his children, David (Jill) Bliss of Grand Rapids, OH; Susan Laughlin...
Joy Chandler
Jun 26, 2018
Joy C. Chandler, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Melvin and Florence Kestner. Joy retired from Parkview Randallia where she worked in the cafeteria for 25 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Surviving is her husband of 63 years, Herbert R....
George Cutting
Jun 25, 2018
George Cutting, Sr. age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 25th, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Lexington, NC to the late Lindsay and Leona Cutting. George worked with Falstaff Brewing Company also serving as a union steward for over 34 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force...
Margaret Ciszek
Jun 23, 2018
Margaret B. Ciszek, 85, passed away June 23, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, IL she worked as a bookkeeper before retirement. She is survived by her two children, Diane (Jacque) Stroh; and Gary Holbrook of Orange, CA; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Karole Myres and Dorothy Ensign; and cousin William F. Wernle. She is preceded in death...
Artis Barksdale
Jun 23, 2018
Artis A. Barksdale, 79, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018. Born on January 22, 1939 in Bessemar, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late David and Savannah Stokes. Artis worked as a secretary for 15 years at FWCS and worked also at Lutheran Hospital as a pharmacy tech prior to her retirement. She enjoyed shopping, sewing, camping, and "A...
Iraj Modarressi
Jun 22, 2018
Iraj Modarressi, 63, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Iraj is survived by his 6 children, 7 grandchildren, his mother, and 3 siblings. Service is 10:30 am, Thursday, June 28, 2018 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Ave, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday,...
Terry Putt
Jun 22, 2018
Terry J. Putt, 78, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Terry was born to the late Joseph and Irene (Bowers) Putt on August 3, 1939. He attended Elmhurst HIgh School, graduating in 1957. He worked 36 years for Tokheim Corporation before retirement in 1994. He enjoyed old movies, watching wildlife, reading the paper, enjoying...
Seang Im
Jun 22, 2018
Seang Im, 88, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.
Amanda Salyer
Jun 21, 2018
Amanda Sue Salyer, age 37, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Amanda was born in Fort Wayne, and worked as a hair stylist for 9 years with the Forum Salon. She attended Pathway Community Church and formerly Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Stryker Salyer of Fort Wayne; mother, Pam (Tom)...
