William Donald "Bill" Swift
Feb 15, 2024
William Donald "Bill" Swift, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully with family present on February 15, 2024. Born February 28, 1936, Bill was the son of the late Alpheus and Gladys Swift. Bill graduated from South Side High School in 1954; Indiana University School of Business in 1958; Indiana School of Law in 1964. While attending Indiana University...
Barbara Heim
Feb 13, 2024
Barbara J. Heim, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Maurice and Viola Shively. Barbara worked locally in the banking industry for many years. She is survived by her children, Teresa (Jeff) Bandor, Richard Heim, and Rebecca Ramos all of Fort Wayne, IN; five grandchildren; and many...
James A. "Jim" Steinbacher
Feb 13, 2024
James A. "Jim" Steinbacher, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jim was a son of the late Carl and Ella (Rowan) Steinbacher. Jim graduated from Central High School. Jim served our country proudly while being in the U.S. Marines. He worked as a sales representative with Rochester-Midland for many years. Jim enjoyed camping,...
Paul Karrer
Feb 11, 2024
Paul Albert Karrer, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Paul was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Deck) Karrer. Paul graduated from Central Catholic High School. Paul served our country proudly while being in the U.S. Coast Guard. He worked at GE as a...
Robert Liby
Feb 10, 2024
Robert Alan "Bob" Liby, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Bob was a son of the late Homer and Neva (Harshbarger) Liby. Bob was a truck driver for Kenosha Auto Transport for 36 years, prior to his retirement. Bob loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR and watching movies....
Timothy Cotton
Feb 10, 2024
Timothy "Timmie" Lee Cotton, age 65, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away February 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to Jimmie and Odis (Wims) Cotton and attended Wayne High School. Timmie was baptized at an early age at Progressive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jesse White. He worked as a cook at Cheddars...
Lois Casteel
Feb 10, 2024
Lois N. "Cali" Casteel,77, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on February 10, 2024 at her home. Cali was known for her creativity. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. Cali was passionate about birds and had vast knowledge about them. She was very adventurous. In retirement Cali worked part time at Wild Birds Unlimited. Cali is survived by her stepdaughters,...
Theresa Tappy
Feb 9, 2024
Theresa "Terry" Maureen Tappy, 71, of Fort Wayne, went Home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late James and Geraldine (Kerrigan) Butler in Queens, NY. Terry graduated from Queens Vocational High School in 1970. She married Michael Tappy in Queens, NY on November 29, 1970....
Patricia Kreigh
Feb 8, 2024
Patricia A. "Patsy" Kreigh, 63, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in North Milwaukee, WI, Patsy was a daughter of the late Robert and Patricia Anson. She graduated from North Manchester High School. During her working years, Patsy was a customer service representative with Builders Square and Berne Apparel until her retirement. Patsy's...
David Beachy
Feb 7, 2024
David Lynn Beachy, age 74, of Woodburn, IN passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Leo, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Eli and Margaret Beachy. In 1984, he began as the owner and operator of Beachy Homes, Inc. specializing in residential construction. David was a former member of Maplewood Mennonite Church, and currently attended Calvary...
Gerald Kanning
Feb 7, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) L. Kanning passed away on Wednesday, February 7 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Fort Wayne on September 12, 1933 to Albert and Eleanor (Mertens) Kanning. He married Marie Ann Toepfer of Peru, Indiana at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1965, and they were blessed with 58 years together. Jerry grew...
Calandra Hughes
Feb 7, 2024
Calandra Dione Benson ( DeDe) was born September 25, 1977 in Fort Wayne, Ind, to Willis and Dorothy Benson. DeDe accepted Christ at the age of twelve and was baptized under the leadership of the late Reverend Cornelius Walker Sr, of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. DeDe graduated from Paul Harding High School. She began her career of nursing while...
Roy Green
Feb 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Roy Wayne Green, 74, who peacefully passed away on February 6, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 23, 1949 in Tampa, Florida to Eva and Roy Green while stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, and his life was a testament to love, kindness, and strength. Wayne was not only a...
Michael Dennis
Feb 6, 2024
Michael G. Dennis, 62, of New Haven, passed away on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at his home. Mike served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifelong roofer and worked for CMS Roofing. Mike was an Indianapolis Colt's fan. Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years Teresa; son, Jerry Dennis; son, Michael (fiance Stacey) Dennis;...
Kathleen Prince
Feb 5, 2024
Kathleen "Mumzie" Janice Prince, 81, of Auburn, NY, went Home to our Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born to the late Woodrow Wilson and Dorothy Emma (McGuirk) Chilson on February 23, 1942 in Butler, PA. She received her associates degree from Cayuga Community College. She loved to crochet, to travel, reading and most importantly spending time with...
Mary Barbier
Feb 4, 2024
Mary Jane Barbier, age 86, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born and lived her entire life in Fort Wayne graduating from Central High School in 1955. Mary Jane worked in the office accounting department for Kmart Corp. for over 30 years and finished her career at Lincoln Financial for 5 years....
Cynthia Fyock
Feb 4, 2024
Cynthia JM Fyock, 73, of New Haven passed away on Sunday February 04, 2024. She was born to the late Fred and Edna Mervine in Fort Wayne. Cynthia graduated from New Haven High School. She worked for Standard Federal Bank for 20 years, owned her own antiques store for 20 years, and was most recently employed at Mid-States Electric. She...
Marcia Linsky
Feb 3, 2024
"She was powerful not because she was scared, but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear." Maya Angelou Marcia Louise Linsky, 64, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, tragically left us on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. Marcia was born in Ohio on February 9th, 1959, to Charles and Marjorie Gohlke. From an early age, she wanted to be an attorney,...
Felicity Steere
Feb 2, 2024
Felicity P. Steere, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born to the late Arthur Carl and Miriam (Sodergren) Piepkorn on February 5th, 1942 in Fort Snelling, MN. Felicity is survived by her son, Lloyd (Debra) Steere; daughter, Elisabeth Mason; grandchildren, Nicholas (Tabatha) Mason, Alexander (Nicole) Mason, Megan...
Richard "Rich" T. Hanauer
Feb 2, 2024
Richard "Rich" T. Hanauer, 84, of New Haven, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born to the late Wilbur and Marjorie L. (Meyer) Hanauer in Huntington, IN on July 23, 1939. Rich proudly served in the US Army. He was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church. Rich retired from working security at the Division of...
