Melvin Nelson
Jul 17, 2024
Melvin E. Nelson passed away in his sleep on July 16th, 2024. He was 92 years young. Melvin was born in Beresford, South Dakota and was raised on a small farm. He had a sister, Clarice Nelson Will. They lived near his many uncles and aunts. He was valedictorian of his high school class and attended South Dakota School of...
Joyce Linda Briggs (Emma Peele-Bellerjeau)
Jul 14, 2024
Joyce Linda Briggs (Emma Peele-Bellerjeau), 72, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was preceded in death by parents Ida and Lester Briggs and three brothers, Lester, Tim, and Andy. She enjoyed traveling throughout her life for many years. She is survived by three siblings, Judy Chamberlain, Joan (Ron) Segall...
Sheryl Arnett-Buckner
Jul 11, 2024
Sheryl Ann Arnett-Buckner, 65, of Troy, OH, passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Sheryl was born in Troy, Ohio on October 1st, 1958, a daughter of Delina Mae Arnett (Pain), of Norwich, Connecticut and the late Max Eugene Arnett of Troy, Ohio. Having an artistic talent, Sheryl enjoyed gardening, crochet and sewing. Bestowing her...
Judy Lopez
Jul 9, 2024
Judy Lopez, 65, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2024. Judy was born on October 29, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George and Nadiza Jeane Rongos. Jeane passed away when Judy was five years old. Her father George remarried, and while Judy always cherished the memories of her mother Jeane, she was blessed to be...
Major Mark Brown
Jul 8, 2024
Major Mark Brown, age 69 passed away on July 8, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Evansville, IN to the late James and Irene Brown. Mark proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. After his time in the military, he was an ordained minister within The Salvation Army. He was...
Gary White
Jul 8, 2024
Gary Keith White, age 73, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kentland, IN, to the late Ernest and Alice White. Gary spent most of his life in Roann, IN, and later in life moved to Fort Wayne. He worked over 40 years as a truck driver, most recently working for...
Bruce Schlosser
Jul 7, 2024
Bruce Alan Schlosser, 70, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on April 22, 1954, in Garrett, Indiana, Bruce was known for his charming and witty personality. Bruce graduated from DeKalb High School in 1972 and attended Oakland City College on track and basketball scholarships. He dedicated his career to public service as a civil servant,...
Wade Fry
Jul 7, 2024
Wade Fry, 88, a man of unwavering faith and a heart full of love, passed into heaven on July 7, 2024. Wade's legacy was his devotion to following the Lord's Great Commission, which is Jesus' command to his disciples to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations and his family. He brought countless people to the Lord and...
David Kelker
Jul 6, 2024
David Stephen Kelker, 74, passed on July 6, 2024 at Kingston At Dupont. David was born on July 22, 1949 at St. Joseph Hospital, the son of Edward Glenn and Maxine Elizabeth (Baker) Kelker. He attended St. Patrick Grade School and was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School. A United States Army veteran, David served from 1969 to...
Kenneth Boeslund
Jul 6, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Boeslund, age 74, passed away in his home Saturday July 6, 2024. He was born September 18, 1949, in Ogden, Utah, to Norman & Gwen (Marshall) Boeslund. He married the love of his life, Kathy, in October of 1975 and was the proud father to his two daughters CJ and Sarah. Ken was "Papa Bear" to everyone who...
Alice Deangelo
Jul 5, 2024
Alice Fay DeAngelo, 80, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on June 10, 1944, Alice was a daughter of the late Warren Everett and Mary Margaret (Hall) Kurtz. Alice was an avid crocheter, antique collector, reader, and she loved to travel. She met and married Don after they were coworkers in the US Post Office....
William Redmaster
Jul 5, 2024
William Randall "Bill" Redmaster, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Goshen, Indiana, Bill was a son of the late William and Betty Rose Redmaster. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in education from Indiana State University and his master's degree in education from Indiana University. Bill married Linda...
Lorraine Reser
Jul 5, 2024
Lorraine Elizabeth Reser, 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Roseville, Michigan, died on July 5, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1934, in Shooks, Minnesota, to John and Clara (Schriener) Dockendorf. Lorraine had many fond memories of growing up on a farm in northern Minnesota with her parents and siblings. She moved to the Detroit area as a...
Eloise Anna Rose Slater
Jul 4, 2024
Eloise Anna Rose Slater was born sleeping on July 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Eloise is survived by her loving parents, Hannah and Kevin Slater; and six siblings, Isabelle, Landon, Elliott, Norah, Ingrid, and Jack. She was preceded in death by baby Daisy. A funeral service will be held at Fairhaven Funeral Home (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne,...
Harold Heck
Jul 4, 2024
Harold T. Heck, 72, of Huntertown, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne on November 23, 1951 to the late Marshall and Betty (Cartwright) Heck. Harold served in the US Army where he received Purple Heart and Bronze Star during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed fishing all the lakes up north. Harold is survived by...
Dennis Clawson
Jul 2, 2024
Dennis K. Clawson, age 67, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Phyllis Clawson. Dennis worked as a master machinist for Quadrant. After retirement, he loved gardening and watching both the Detroit Lions and I.U. Basketball. Most of all he loved...
Justine "Tootie" Whitelow
Jul 2, 2024
Justine "Tootie" Whitelow, 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 2, in her home. Justine leaves behind her wife Jennifer (Carroll) Whitelow, daughter Jenelle Whitelow, son Justin Whitelow, her Grandfather Oscar and Grandmother Janice Whitelow, five sisters Sophia Taylor, Toni Snipes, Jewell Snipes, Cassandra Snipes, and Jenae Mathews. Nieces/Nephews Nia Neylon, Emmarya Gray, Amari Ash, Aniya Ortiz, Geionna Ortiz, Britney Taylor,...
Barbara Kellogg
Jun 30, 2024
Barbara Annette (Plasterer) Kellogg was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana into a large and loving Catholic family. She excelled in school, finding a particular interest in science, which continued through her life. She attended Saint Mary's College in the fall of 1973, and soon met her best friend and soul mate, Kevin, who attended the University of Notre Dame (just...
Gloria Laird
Jun 29, 2024
Gloria Laird, 84, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born to the late Glen and Sue (Ryan) Hack in Wabash County, IN on December 2, 1939. She graduated from the International Business College where she met her husband. She married John David Laird on August 1, 1959. Gloria retired from PNC...
Clifford R. Andersen
Jun 27, 2024
Clifford R. Andersen, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Cook, IL to the late Harry and Ruth Andersen. Cliff proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and worked as a truck driver for Towne Air Freight. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda...
