Robert Sweet
Dec 19, 2017
Robert L. "Pug" Sweet, 75, of Leo died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Born September 3, 1942 in Dearborn, MI, he was a son of the late Robert and Betty (Scholstrait) Sweet. He was a member of Leo United Methodist Church. Pug liked fishing and supporting his favorite sport teams which included the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago...
Keith Closson
Dec 18, 2017
Keith Closson, 56, passed away December 18, 2017. Keith was born in Fort Wayne, IN. He was the son of William and Mattie Lou Reed. Keith was an Orthopedic technician and worked for Orthopedics northeast and was an avid fisherman. Surviving are his wife Susan Closson of Grabill, IN, daughters Kila (Tom Deck) and Katelynn Closson, brothers Vince Closson and...
Daniel Simpson
Dec 18, 2017
Daniel Jay "Dan" Simpson, 61, of Fort Wayne died Monday, December 18, 2017 as a result of a car accident. Born June 1, 1956 in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Donald J. and Jane E. (Hoeppner) Simpson. Dan graduated from Northrup H.S. in 1974. He spent many years as a dry-waller. Most recently he was a...
Norman Coles
Dec 15, 2017
Norman Eugene Coles, 76, of Fort Wayne died Friday, December 15, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Born September 23, 1941 in Hillsdale, MI, he was a son of the late Eugene Coles and Elizabeth (Jackson) Shumaker. Norman retired as a building manager at Lincoln Life Insurance Co. after 30 years of service. He was an avid bowler, talented gardener, and...
Richard Zulkowski
Dec 13, 2017
Richard Edward "Rich" Zulkowski, 70, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Born on February 21, 1947 in Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Stephen and Katherine (Donovan) Zulkowski. Rich was a husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, amateur astronomer, sun worshiper, winter hater, library patron, book lover, brunette lover, fresh fruit fanatic, best friend to...
Robert Pickard
Dec 12, 2017
Robert Brayton "Bob" Pickard, Jr., 61, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital. Born April 21, 1956 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Martin and Mary Lou (Andrews) Endres. He was a self-employed consultant and he attended St. Michael Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Sue Pickard of Fort Wayne; children, Robert (Jessica)Brayton Pickard,...
Cressman Garner
Dec 10, 2017
Cressman Byron Garner, 84, of Fort Wayne died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1933 in California to the late Albert and Sybil Garner. Cressman retired from Magnavox following more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association and the Foreman's...
Paul Shaffer
Dec 6, 2017
Paul R. "Jeep" Shaffer, 86, of New Haven died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Heritage Park Nursing Home. Paul was born September 13, 1931 in Monroeville to the late Gilbert and Alta (Hart) Shaffer. He retired from Tokheim in 1993 after 43 years of service. Paul was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Haven and...
Donald Offerle
Dec 4, 2017
Donald G. Offerle, (Donny O.) 55, passed from this life into eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 4. Donny was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 2, 1962, to Thomas J. and Carol J. Offerle. He was preceded in death by both parents and sister Karen Offerle-Wilcoxson. Donny, as a child, was president of...
Justin Mosley
Dec 3, 2017
Justin Michael Mosley, 27, of Fort Wayne died Sunday, December 3, 2017. Justin was born December 28, 1989 in Fort Wayne. He was a graduate of IPFW and was employed with Midwest Exterior Cleaning. He is survived by his father, John (Cindee) Mosley; mother, Lisa Sheehan; sisters, Gina (Aaron) Armstrong; Jennifer (Bear) Staulters; and Jillian (Tisha) Staulters; significant other, Keyshla...
Charles Storms
Nov 29, 2017
Charles Storms, Jr., 89, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital. Always a man of his word, Charles dearly loved his children; grandchildren; and wife of 70 years. He was born January 3,1928 in Kettle Island, KY to the late Charles Sr. and Amanda (Hensley) Storms. Charles was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and...
Patrick Lothamer
Nov 28, 2017
Patrick J. Lothamer, 50, passed away November 28, 2017 Born in Fort Wayne, IN He was the son of Louis and Dorothy Lothamer. Patrick enjoyed spending time at the park and going to the zoo, but most of all spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Lothamer, brothers Terry Lothamer, John (Barbara) Lothamer, Paul...
Mary Heemsoth
Nov 28, 2017
Mary Edith Heemsoth, 87, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Village of Pine Valley. She was born December 8, 1929 in Fort Wayne to the late Newton and Dorothy Lucille (Liedolf) Kelso. Mary retired from the City of Fort Wayne. She loved her family and was a wonderful grandmother. Surviving are her son, Ronald F. Lopshire;...
Sarah Wilson
Nov 27, 2017
Sarah Marie Wilson, 39, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 21, 1978 to the late Rick and Victoria (Riley) Theobald. Sarah was a member of the Impact Community Church and had been employed with Parker-Hannifin Sporlan Division and the Eaton Corp. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy...
Michelle Wyatt-Wheeler
Nov 25, 2017
Michelle Wyatt-Wheeler, 58, passed away November 25 , 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, IN She was the daughter of Mitchell Wyatt and Mary E. Wyatt. Michelle was a Cosmetologist at Shelly and Company Beauty Salon. She is survived by her husband, Jon Wheeler, sons, James and Anthony Wyatt , Brother Gregory Williams, sister, Bridgett Wyatt four grandchildren and 1 great...
Carlton Borcherding
Nov 22, 2017
Carlton Borcherding, 54, passed away November 22, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, IN He was the son of Juanita and Walter Borcherding. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy as a Gunners Mate Techician. He was a Logistic Warehouse Supervisor. He was an avid Blackhawk Hockey fan and loved dogs. He is survived by his mother Juanita Borcherding,...
Larry Long
Nov 12, 2017
Larry Long, 80, passed away November 12, 2017. Born in Galion, Ohio. He was the son of Harold and Hazel Long. He married Carol Kaufman on August 27, 1956 He was a Warehouse Manager at North American Vanlines and worked twenty years at Lake end sales. He was an avid reader and Bears fan. He is survived by children, Michael...
Carol Long
Nov 12, 2017
Carol Long, 78, passed away November 12, 2017. She was born in Chicago Illinois to parents Abraham and Marcella Kaufman, they preceded her in death. Carol enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics. Surviving are children Michael (Sheila) Long, Sr. daughters, Jori Vorndran, Laura (Michael) Hubbard and Dawn Sierra 12 grand children 19 great Grandchildren, sisters Shirley Spizzrarri and Nancy Cruz. She...
Shirley Squires
Nov 5, 2017
Shirley Jean Squires, 35, of Fort Wayne died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on March 24, 1982 in Winter Haven, FL, she was the daughter of the late William and Obby (Martin) Spence. Shirley was a homemaker and a graduate of the University of Phoenix. Surviving are her husband, Scott Squires; daughter, Abryanna Maxwell; step-daughter,...
Helen Gribler
Nov 1, 2017
Helen G. Gribler, 94, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born on December 21, 1922 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin W. and Hellen L. Lent. Helen retired from Parkview Health in 1985. Surviving are her children, Marla Gribler of Fort Wayne; Judi Shuler of Fort Wayne; Peggy (Oscar) Odem of Trout...
