Robert Boedeker
Jun 10, 2017
Robert H. "Whitey" Boedeker 70, passed away June 10, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was the son of Paul and Waneta Boedeker He was a 1965 graduate of Central Catholic High School where he played many sports and excelled in football. He was the founder and owner of Contract Interiors. Robert...
Deloris Patterson
Jun 7, 2017
DELORIS E. PATTERSON, 69, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne. Deloris was born March 13, 1948 in Fort Wayne to the late Perry W. and Letha M. (Penn) Jeffries. Deloris was a caterer in her working life but at home she loved watching movies and hanging out with her family and friends....
Richard Dircksen
May 31, 2017
Richard Dircksen, DVM, 83, passed away May 31, 2017 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born May 13, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to Arnold and Magdalene Dircksen. He married Marilyn "Peggy" Dircksen. Richard was a Veterinarian and owned Garrett Veterinary clinic for many years. He was involved in Dekalb County Community Foundation, Dekalb County Hospital Association. He was a founding...
Robert Kirchgassner
May 30, 2017
ROBERT L. KIRCHGASSNER, 72, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. He was born on November 12, 1944 in Fort Wayne to the late Anthony and Opal (Smith) Kirchgassner. Robert was a U.S. Marine Corps.Vietnam veteran. He retired from Trelleborg where he was a CNC Operator. Surviving are his wife of more than 49 years,...
Gregory Bateman
May 26, 2017
Gregory J. Bateman was called home by the Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born in Artesia, CA April 13, 1949 to Daniel and Gale Bateman. His early years were spent in Southern California and he graduated from California State University-Long Beach in 1971 with a degree in microbiology. Greg worked for various companies, first in a laboratory...
Marianne Sorg
May 26, 2017
Marianne A. Sorg, 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away May 26, 2017. Born in Ft. Wayne Indiana. She was the daughter of Louis and Mary Kiep. Marianne was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic School. She retired from Lincoln Life. Marianne was a 58-year member of St. Jude Catholic Church and a member of Rosary Society. She loved...
James Art
May 25, 2017
James E. Art, 72, passed away May 25, 2017. James was born in Celina, Ohio. He was the son of Henry and Lucina Art. James was a Member of St. Henry Catholic Church. He retired from International Harvester. He was an Antique collector of Mighty Mouse Memorabilia. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is wife Nancy Art,...
Connie Garber
May 23, 2017
CONNIE LOU GARBER, 72, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital. Connie was born in Fort Wayne March 24, 1945 to the late Edgar and Vera (Hockemeyer) Bauermeister. She retired from the Lincoln Financial Group after 27 years of service. Connie was a member of Our Hope Lutheran Church in Huntertown and she was a past...
Rex Cecil
May 22, 2017
REX ALLEN CECIL, 74, of Fort Wayne died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Fort Wayne to the late Kenneth E. and Amy I. (Leonard) Cecil. Rex worked for Fort Wayne National Bank for 22 years as a branch manager. He then worked for Star Financial Bank for 15...
Norman Hartmann
May 12, 2017
Norman Hartmann, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away May 12, 2017. Born in Quincy Illinois, he was the son of Reverend Walter and Hilda Hartmann. Norman was a veteran of the United States Navy. In his early years he was a cabinetmaker in his own business. He later retired from Zollners where he served as the company a carpenter. Norm...
Richard Berryann
May 6, 2017
Richard Berryann, 69, passed away Saturday May 6, 2017 in Ft. Wayne Indiana. He was born in Camden, New Jersey to Edward and Edith Marie Berryann. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and self-employed as a painter. He is survived by two daughters, Amber Sneden and April (Scott) King, three grandchildren Marrissa, Devin and Aislynn; One brother...
Michael Dixon
May 5, 2017
MICHAEL E. DIXON, SR., 69, died Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Kingston Care Center. Born on January 17, 1948 in Fort Wayne to the late Hubert T. and Mildred Y. (Ash) Dixon, Michael was a U. S. Air Force Vietnam veteran who then retired from the Indiana Air National Guard after 21 years of service. He also retired from...
Jerry Hummer
May 5, 2017
JERRY LEE HUMMER, 82, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Jerry was born December 19, 1934 in Portland, Indiana to the late Glenn and Nina (Wehrley) Hummer. He was an Army National Guard veteran. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Hummer; son Gregory Hummer; and daughter, Krista Hummer, all of Fort Wayne; sister, Mary...
Linda Bush
May 3, 2017
LINDA JAYNE BUSH, 75, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1941 in Fort Wayne to the late Norman and Helen (Chronister) Wolf, Linda retired from Parkview Randallia Hospital as a Dietary Supervisor. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband...
Tina Mass
Apr 30, 2017
Tina (Gossett) Mass, 60, passed away April 30, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Tina was born on October 22, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan. She is the daughter of Liddie and Lynn Zimmerman who survive. Tina was a Homemaker and mother of three sons, Kristopher Laufenburger, Bobby Martin and Scott Martin. They survive. Also surviving are two sisters Becky Grice...
Taylor King
Apr 30, 2017
Taylor J. King, 16, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his home. Taylor was a sophomore at Northrop High School. Surviving are his mother, Jennifer King; father, Richard King; and two brothers he loved very much, Trinity King; and Tegan King; step-brother, Austen Dray; step-sisters, Ashley; Arianne; and Emily; grandparents, Dennis and Jackie Holycross; and...
Nancy Baumgartner
Apr 23, 2017
Nancy C. Baumgartner, 82, passed away April 23, 2017. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Beard and Maxine Maydak. She married John Baumgartner on February 20, 1954. he preceded her in death. Nancy worked in retail and enjoyed watching the home shopping networks. Surviving are her children Cindy (Scott) Raugh,Debbie (Vernon) Stanger and Karen (Mike)...
Janet Smith
Apr 20, 2017
Janet Marie Smith, 78 passed away April 20, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1938 in Noble Co. to Lloyd and Elva (Scharnep) Striggle. She married Harland Smith on April 2, 1960, he preceded her in death on December 7, 1996. She Graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1956. She was a...
Patricia Hendricks
Apr 13, 2017
Patricia Ann (Tierney) Hendricks, 79 passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Ind. to Edward and Lucinda (Lobsiger) Tierney. She graduated from Central Catholic in 1956. She married Melvin A. Hendricks on October 3, 1959 in Fort Wayne and enjoyed being a home-maker. Patricia was also a member of...
James Shreve
Apr 13, 2017
James W. Shreve, 75, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana died April 13, 2017. He was born January 22, 1942 to James and Mabel Shreve. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alicia, two brothers, Steve (Carol) Shreve, Terry (Becky) Shreve, and one sister, Kathy Myer; two daughters, Wendy (Jeff) Clark, and Delicia (David) Pulse. Also surviving are one son,...
