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...
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...
