Norman Shipley
Mar 1, 2024
Norman "Butch" Ralph Shipley, 82, of New Haven passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1941, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was the son of Ralph L. and Elenora Sophia (Stellhorn) Shipley. He married Cara Jane Bandelier on September 10, 1960. He retired from Phelps Dodge IR&W after 23 years then went on to...
Carl Kolb
Mar 1, 2024
Carl Henry Kolb, 68, of Ft. Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a short hospitalization. Carl was born on June 27, 1955, to Richard and Martha Kolb in Detroit, MI. He loved sports, summers at Burt Lake and Lake George. He graduated from Carroll High School and married Kathy, who he met...
Constance Gerstung
Feb 29, 2024
Constance L. Gerstung, age 85, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late James and Esther Hay. Connie worked as a public school teacher, teacher's aide, and most recently as a library clerk. She also served alongside her husband as a pastor's wife. Connie was a member of several Baptist...
Waneda Delagrange
Feb 29, 2024
Waneda S. Delagrange, 69, of Grabill, IN. passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Waneda was born to the late John W. and Anna Miller in Marysville, OH. She lived in Arizona for 21 years before meeting and marrying Marvin Delagrange and relocating to Grabill. Waneda loved camping with her family. She is survived by her husband of 17 years,...
K. Joseph Hullinger
Feb 27, 2024
K. Joseph (Joe) Hullinger, age 66, of Hoagland, IN passed away February 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. Son of the late Kenneth Hullinger and is survived by his mom, Charlotte Hullinger. Joseph graduated from Indiana University and pursued a career in criminal justice. After 28 years as an officer and detective, he retired from the Fort Wayne Police Department....
Adam Contreras
Feb 26, 2024
Adam A. Contreras Sr., 59, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. Adam enjoyed working on cars. He also enjoyed riding bicycles, motorcycles, fishing and just being outdoors. Adam was a "jack of all trades", he knew how to fix anything, and if he didn't know, he would figure it out. Adam is survived by his children; Cecelia (Danny) Contreras,...
Margaret Wagner
Feb 26, 2024
Margaret Helen Wagner, 92, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born in Sturgis, Michigan, Margaret was the daughter of the late Carl and Marjorie (Carper) Robbins. Margaret was a registered nurse and started her nursing career at LaGrange Hospital. She accepted the position to be a school nurse at Lakeland School Corporation where she worked until her retirement. Margaret...
Karen Talmage
Feb 25, 2024
Karen L. Talmage, age 81, passed away on February 25, 2024 in Fort Wayne, she left the light of her life, Alan, and went home. She was the daughter of the late Olive and Paul Brumm. Karen has one brother, David, and one sister, Dr. Laurie Brumm who preceded her in death. She graduated from Southside High School and the...
Norma Yvonne Jerraid
Feb 23, 2024
Norma Yvonne Clark Jerraid, 89, of Fort Wayne, peacefully passed away on February 23, 2024. She was a housewife, devoted to her husband Jack for sixty-eight years, marrying on Valentine's Day in 1953 and also devoted to her children. Transitioning from Whitley County to Fort Wayne, Norma worked part-time some of the years, enjoyed playing cards, reading, doing puzzles, square...
Lucinda "Lucy" Ann Fox Graham
Feb 23, 2024
Lucinda "Lucy" Ann Fox Graham, age 45, died peacefully at home on February 23, 2024, after a long battle with lung cancer. Lucy was born on November 7, 1978, to Wayne Clyde Fox and Carolyn Ann Elliott Fox of Fort Wayne, IN and married Gregory Morris Graham on January 8, 2011, in Fort Wayne, IN. Lucy brought light to everyone...
Ruth Johnston
Feb 21, 2024
Ruth Irene Johnston, 101, of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Ashton Creek Nursing Home. Ruth is survived by her brother, Arthur Jordan; daughter-in-law, Cathy Johnston; granddaughter, Julie Johnston and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Johnston; son, James Max Johnston; her parents, Leslie and Grace Jordan;...
Beverly Sims
Feb 19, 2024
Beverly Sims, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away on February 19th, 2024. Beverly was born in Shelbyville to Frank and Agnes McMullen on July 23rd, 1938. She graduated from Elmhurst High School, where she made many friends and met her husband of 66 years, Richard Sims. Bev and Dick married on October 30th, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and had...
Linda Miller
Feb 19, 2024
Linda L. Miller, 80, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Linda graduated from Huntington High School, class of 1961. She stood by her husband, Roger's side as a military wife, relocating several times and traveling extensively throughout their marriage. Linda was an avid bird watcher. Linda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roger...
Dennis Hall
Feb 19, 2024
Dennis Franklin Hall, 79, took his first breath in heaven on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1944, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Glenn Franklin and Eleen Hall. He graduated from Central Catholic High School, class of 1962. Denny spent 45 years in the beverage sales industry. After retirement, he began a new...
Jerome Coil
Feb 18, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" E. Coil, 84, of Fort Wayne, Ind. passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Jerry was born to the late Arthur and Mabel Coil in St Mary's, OH. He served in the Army Reserves. Jerry was employed at International Harvester which became Navistar. He retired after 30 years of service. Jerry was an active member of Holy Cross...
David Evans
Feb 18, 2024
David Allen Evans, age 78, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard and Artis Evans. David worked over 53 years at International Harvester and participated in the donor for life program. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Priscilla Evans; children, David A. (Vanessa) Myers, Shawn...
Jerry Kleinschmidt
Feb 17, 2024
Jerry Lee Kleinschmidt, age 80, went to heaven on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Fred and Frieda Kleinschmidt. Jerry served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked over 20 years in sales for Frito Lay and previously owned and operated a...
Donna Jane Bair
Feb 16, 2024
Donna Jane Bair, 90, died peacefully at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by her family on Friday, February 16, 2024. Donna was born in Decatur, Indiana and married her Decatur High School sweetheart, George Bair Jr. Donna was a cheerleader and George a basketball and football star. They had three children, and they were the light of Donna's life....
Sheila Snyder
Feb 15, 2024
Sheila Louise Snyder, 61, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her home in Roanoke, IN. Sheila was born in Janesville, WI on January 13, 1963 to William Lloyd Biederman and Esther Louise Biederman. In her high school years, Sheila was an accomplished gymnast and traveled to Romania in 1977 to train with world-class athletes. The following year she...
Philip Jones
Feb 15, 2024
Pastor Phil Jones, 75, of Roanoke, Ind, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 15, 2024, at his home. He was born and raised in Michigan and had relocated to Indiana 5 years ago to be closer to family. Phil served faithfully as Pastor in several churches for over 50 years. He was a true example of what a strong, Christian...
