Obituaries

Jan 22, 2017

Jan 16, 2017

Dorothy Stockman, 87, beloved Mom, Grandma, Great- Grandma and Great-Great Grandma, passed away, Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born in Continental, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Blanche Wright. She is survived by sons, Norman (Linda) Edwards, Larry Stockman, David Stockman, Rick Stockman and James Stockman. Daughters, Patricia Stockman and Kathy (Robert) Johnson; one sister Elsie Tressler. 19 Grandchildren,...

Jan 8, 2017

Theresa E. "Teri" (McGrath) Ferguson 57, of Huntertown, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Born August 6, 1959 in Knox, IN, to Thomas and Jane (Thomas) McGrath. Survivors include Life Partner, Shirley McMillian of Huntertown, IN; Sisters, Magie Rotering of Fort Wayne, and Molly McGrath of Knox, IN. Brothers, John of Knox, IN, Patrick...

Jan 5, 2017

Sondra Lee (Glaser) DeJarnett 68, passed away January 5, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was born November 11, 1948 in South Bend, IN., the daughter of Russel and Betty (Reed) Glaser. She was in the 1st class to graduate from Snider High School in 1966. She retired from Lincoln Life after 35 years of employment. Sondra loved to...

Jan 2, 2017

Charles Ray Ware, 85, passed away January 2, 2017. Charles was born in Huntington, IN to Ray Ware and Mary Ware. He worked for General Electric for many years. He enjoyed Fishing and was an avid IU basketball and Cubs fan. Surviving are his wife Leota Ware; son, Dan Ware; daughters Carol Flinn and Kathi Ware; brothers Harold (Bonnie) Ware,...

Jan 2, 2017

Kathy Ann Fisher, 69, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 Kathy was born in Braddock, PA to Joseph and Judy Buzzard. She was a Registered nurse for many years. She enjoyed scrapbooking and loved her grandsons dearly. Surviving are her mother Judy Buzzard, two daughters Jennifer and Amy Fisher and three grandsons; one brother Ken (Kathy) Buzzard. She was preceded...

Jan 1, 2017

Tonja Marie (Kallsen) Brace, 48, went home to be the Lord on January 1, 2017, surrounded by her family, after a year-long battle with breast cancer. She was born April 27, 1968, in Nashville, Tenn. to Carl and Pat Bartlett Kallsen. She was a stay-at-home mom for several years before becoming a volunteer and eventually a full-time employee of the...

Dec 30, 2016

Marilyn Jane Proctor, 68, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Marilyn was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Russell and Elsie Cowell. Marilyn retired from Lake City bank. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing golf and euchre. Surviving are her husband, Ron Proctor, daughters; Marci (Aaron) Stier and Erin Proctor. Four grandchildren and...

Dec 28, 2016

Vicki Messmann, 65, beloved Mom and grandma, passed away December 28, 2017. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN the daughter of E.R. Tony Hile and Henrietta Hile. She was a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic School. She retired from Ft. Wayne Community Schools in special education routing. She attended Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. She enjoyed shopping and going...

Dec 26, 2016

Glenda D. Ohneck, 65, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born in Fort Wayne to Gerald and Eugenia (Stabler) Ohneck. Glenda graduated from Snider High School in 1970 and continued her schooling at Michiana College where she received an associate's degree in business. She is survived by one daughter, Heather (Philip) Barnes of Fort Wayne; Mother, Joyce...

Dec 21, 2016

Edna Mae Heck, 76, passed away December 21, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Edna was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Leora and Blanch Sweet. She married Eddie Heck on May 15, 1971. She retired from Magnavox after working 34 years. She was a member of Central Church. Her and Eddie volunteered for many years at the Dove's nest....

Dec 17, 2016

Gary Weicht, 75, passed away December 17, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Gary was born in Ft. Wayne Indiana to Olen and Aetna Weicht. He was a 1960 graduate of Fremont High School. He retired from City Link Bus. He was an avid Elvis Presley Fan. Surviving are one brother Larry Weicht, two nieces and one nephew. He was...

Dec 15, 2016

Kim E. Newport, 68, beloved Husband, father, grandfather and Great grandfather passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Kim was the only son of Kenneth and Edna Newport. He was a self-employed carpenter and made many beautiful pieces. He is Survived by his loving wife, Elaine Newport of Ft. Wayne, two sons; Thomas (Kendall) Clark and...

Dec 10, 2016

Geryl Kelly, 59, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Geryl was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Arnold D. and Barbara (Mathos) Soares. She married Tom W. Kelly on February 28, 1989 in Redondo Beach, CA. Geryl was a decoder with the post office for 13years and she had a passion for cooking. She is survived by her husband Tom...

Dec 2, 2016

Ann Miracle, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Parkview Hospital. She was a beloved wife of 38 years, mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of John and Delores Haggenjos. And married Roger Miracle in 1978, he survives. She was a graduate of Bishop Luers High School and attended Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne. She was a...

Nov 25, 2016

Eugene Grillo, 81, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, passed away Friday November 25, 2016. Eugene was born in South Bend, IN, the son of Dr. Donald Grillo and Ursuline Grillo. He married the love of his life, Caralee Grillo, on June 18, 1955. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Eugene was an avid Notre Dame fan and...

Nov 19, 2016

Viola Mae (Moss) Phillips, 81, entered her Heavenly home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Parkview Hospital North Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Petosi, Missouri to Ed Moss and Ethel (Moss) Higgins. Viola was a restaurant owner, garment factory worker, sheep farmer, and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. "An all-around loving family...

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...