Obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Richard L. Robbins, 73, of Ft. Wayne passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 in his home. Born the son of Harold and Lucille (Blaugh) Robbins. Richard served in the Marine Corps from 1961-1966 while stationed in Turkey. Survived by his wife Linda Robbins, and brother Victor Robbins both of Ft. Wayne, Sisters Wendy, Alice, and Jan; Daughter Camella (Pastor Andrew)Taylor...

Nov 14, 2016

Marlene (Reinking) Orr passed away Monday November 14, 2016. Marlene was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Otto and Clara (Jeffries) Reinking. Marlene married John "Jack" Orr on November 7, 1959. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John "Jack" Orr, one daughter, Lois Shears; four sons, Roger Orr, Martin (Brenda) Orr, Ronald Orr and Bryan Orr. Six...

Nov 9, 2016

Audrey Mae Gammons, 89, went home to be with the Lord November 9, 2016. Audrey was born in Lipsick Ohio to Vernon and Etta Dillion. Audrey married the love of her life George Gammons. They were married for 67 years. Audrey is a member of First Assembly of God Church and sang in the choir. She also was very involved...

Nov 7, 2016

Kimberly A. (Lerch) Araujo, 57, passed away at home with her family by her side on November 7, 2016. Kim was born in Fort Wayne, IN on March 26, 1959. Kim was a Pilates teacher and magic healer to her clients who she considered her close and dearest friends. She's survived by her father Ron Lerch, two sons, Shane (Erinn)...

Nov 2, 2016

Bernard "Timmy" Jackson, 55, was called home on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Timmy was born May 15, 1961 to Randolph and Earline Jackson. He was a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School. Timmy was an avid Lakers and Rockets basketball fan. He was a High School All American basketball player. He also played basketball for Marshall...

Oct 30, 2016

Bonnie B. (Speck) Feldkamp, 80, beloved mother, grandmother, granny, and friend, went home to Jesus on October 30, 2016. Bonnie was born on June 15, 1936 in Detroit, MI and became a permanent Fort Wayne resident in 1958. She was loved by her daughters Beth (Steve) Kumfer, Beverly Feldkamp, Carole (Randy) Smith, Gretchen (Jerry) Feldkamp-Davis, and son John (Theresa) Feldkamp...

Oct 28, 2016

Frederick Whelchel, 87, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away October 28, 2016. Frederick was born May 14, 1929 to Ted and Gladys Whelchel. Frederick graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree. He served in the United States Navy Reserve. Frederick retired from General Electric. He was a long time member of Pine Valley Country Club and a member of...

Oct 18, 2016

David E. Wedler, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Born the son of Thomas and Carol Wedler, he was a lifetime resident in Fort Wayne. David graduated from Northside High School, and started a career in painting. His passion, however, was for music. David played bass guitar and saxophone, and he played with lots of...

Oct 18, 2016

Oct 11, 2016

Nicole Renee Winkelman, 37, of Fort Wayne, IN formally of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on October 11, 2016. Nicole was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Carol and Carla Fluty. Nicole was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her husband and children. Nicole is survived by her husband Brad Winkelman; son Damien Winkelman, two daughters, Gabrielle Johnson and Integra Winkelman,...

Oct 8, 2016

Ned W Heider,73,a life long resident of Fort Wayne, IN continued on his spiritual journey October 8, 2016 leaving his wife Lynn Heider of 48 years. Born on February 5, 1943 to Ronald Heider and Velma Schone Heider. Ned is the 3rd generation of fine men's clothing stores started by his German Grandfather a tailor. Ned continued the tradition operating...

Sep 26, 2016

Dennis Gene Makovicka, 71, passed away on Monday September 26, 2016. Born the son of Emil Makovicka and Mae Smith in Auburn, IN; Dennis was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Tokheim in Fort Wayne, IN. Dennis was an avid White Sox and IU Basketball fan. Surviving are his wife, Paulette Makovicka, Ft.Wayne, one son, Mason...

Sep 21, 2016

Jennifer Rebecca Bailey 44, of New Haven, IN passed away at home Wednesday. September 21 2016. She was the daughter of James and Patricia Maier. Jennifer was a graduate of Snider High School, and studied at Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne. She married Dan Bailey on December 16, 2001. She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, bowling, and attending to the...

Sep 18, 2016

Kathleen S. (Heidenreich) Williams, 45, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Edward and Stephanie Heidenreich. She is survived by one daughter, Kierra Williams, her mother, Stephanie Heidenreich, sister, Pamela (Doug) Zirzow; Brother, Michael (Melissa) Heidenreich; Several nieces and nephews, and lifelong friend Matthew Mesing....

Sep 13, 2016

John Louis Minnick (Louie), 97, Ocala FL., formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, FL, following a brief illness. He was born on the family farm located on the Old Minnich Rd in Hessen Kassel. He was the second of six children born to his father, John...

Aug 27, 2016

Janet Grote Bradbury, 77, of Fort Wayne, died on Saturday, August 27, 2016 after a short battle with brain cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Janet was the daughter of Raymond and Hilda Margaret Grote. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Saint Francis and began her 30-year teaching career with Fort Wayne Community Schools in 1968. She...

Aug 13, 2016

Frederick Topp, "Sexy Man", 70, Fort Wayne passed away August 13, 2016. He was born August 17, 1945 to William and Marcile Topp, they preceded him in death. He graduated from Northside high School and was maintenance supervisor at Slater Steel for 30 years. His passion was playing darts and he enjoyed gardening, cooking and watching the Cubs baseball team....

Aug 3, 2016

Andrew Langohr, 53, of Fort Wayne, IN, went home to join his Heavenly Father on August 3 2016 with family by his side. He was the son of John and Marjorie Langohr. He was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, IN and was owner of LanCon Electric company. He attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church and enjoyed...

Aug 1, 2016

Corinne Faith, 61, passed away August 1, 2016. She was born in Quebec, Canada the daughter of Louis and Emma Voirol. She graduated from Fremont High School in Canada and worked in childcare. She formerly worked at Our Hope Lutheran Day Care. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and attended Mass regularly. She enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 31, 2016

Obituary for Kimberly Lau Kimberly R Lau, 49, passed away at home in New Haven into the arms of Angels on Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was born in Columbia City, IN on Aug 4, 1966. She graduated from Woodlan High school and previously worked at the Wedding place and Rescare. She enjoyed cooking and loved her cats and dogs....