Thomas Lindbo
Jul 17, 2023
Thomas C. "Tom" Lindbo, 82, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Tom was a son of the late Carl and Anna May (Ralph) Lindbo. In 1967, Tom began his working career with Uniroyal in Eau Claire, Wisconsin prior to his transfer to Fort Wayne in 1991. Tom worked as an Industrial Journeyman and Mechanic...
Beth Loriot
Jul 16, 2023
Beth A. Loriot, age 81, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne and a graduate of South Side High School. Beth spent her career working in sales and real estate. She is survived by her sons, Matt (Janet) Loriot of Corpus Cristi, TX, and Dennis (Molly) Loriot of McKinney, TX; 3 grandchildren,...
Marilyn L. Bustamante
Jul 15, 2023
Marilyn L. Bustamante, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was born to the late James N. and Emma (Bloemker) Gilbert on May 11, 1947 in Findlay, OH. Marilyn was known for her incredible and outlandish sense of humor. She brought joy to all who knew her. Marilyn had the unique ability to find laughter...
Thomas Rupert
Jul 15, 2023
Thomas J. "Tom" Rupert, 81, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 surrounded by his children. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tom was the son of the late Neal and Phyllis Rupert. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Indiana University. Tom owned and operated TJ Rupert Painting for over 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Van...
David Mitchell
Jul 15, 2023
David Merill Mitchell, former teacher and Army veteran died on July 15th, at 88 years of age, after battling dementia for many years. He was the son of Odus and Mary Mitchell, of Sandborn, IN. David touched many lives and will be greatly missed. An IU graduate, Herr Mitchell started his teaching career in 1965 at North Side High School...
Debra Rigelman
Jul 15, 2023
Debra L. Rigelman, age 69, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born September 30, 1953 in Van Wert, OH. Debra spent her career at Lincoln Life and previously worked as a teacher's aide at Lincoln Elementary. She is survived by her children, Austen Rigelman, Ashley Rigelman, and Arielle (Chris McEntee) Rigelman all of Fort Wayne;...
Goldie Runyon
Jul 14, 2023
Goldie Colleen Runyon, age 62, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born in New Haven, IN to the late Charles and Ida Kline. Goldie worked in delivery for the Fort Wayne Newspaper and previously at Four Mile House Restaurant of New Haven. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Goldie is...
Carol Kummer
Jul 13, 2023
Carol Ann (Klopfenstein) Kummer, 78, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Carol was a daughter of the late Robert and Helen Klopfenstein. She worked for Barrett McNagny as a secretary for many years prior to her retirement. Carol enjoyed finding pleasure in the simple things in life, her family. Surviving are her son, Kevin (Lyndi) Kummer;...
Nyle G. "Sonny" Elmer
Jul 10, 2023
Nyle G. "Sonny" Elmer, 89, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sonny was a son of the late John and Alta (Jahn) Elmer. Nyle attended Central High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served as a medic. Sonny worked for International Harvester for 30 years, prior to his retirement. He married his wife...
Suzanne Lill Villani
Jul 10, 2023
Suzanne Lill Villani passed away July 10, 2023 surrounded by family after a brave 18 month battle with cancer. Sue was born on March 23, 1952. She graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School in 1971 and later attended IPFW where she studied design and art history. Sue lived in Mexico, the East Coast, and Florida before coming home. She loved...
Gregory Fabini
Jul 9, 2023
Gregory A. Fabini, 64, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Greg was a son of Joseph Fabini and the late Janet Powell. Greg graduated from Huntington Catholic High School. He worked for Fabini's Auto Trim for many years with his family. From when Greg was a young boy he loved racing. He was involved...
Veronica "Noni" F. Parra
Jul 7, 2023
Veronica "Noni" F. Parra, 48, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord surrounded by the love and support of her family on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born to Ildefonso and Elva (Felix) Martinez in Kendallville, IN on November 11, 1974. She married Jose Parra in 1991 in Fort Wayne. Veronica was an active member of Fellowship Missionary...
Robert Simmons
Jul 7, 2023
Robert Allen "Bob" Simmons, 81, passed away at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bob was the son of the late Allen and Elizabeth Simmons. Bob graduated from South Side High. He went on to further his education at Purdue University to earn his bachelors degree in mathematics and his masters degree from the...
Jacqueline Smith
Jul 5, 2023
Jacqueline M. Smith, age 29, joined her Savior in heaven July 5th 2023. She was born December 1st, 1993 in Fort Wayne, the youngest child of Donald Lee Smith Jr. and Susan Harris Smith of Fort Wayne. She was a lover of turtles, dinosaurs, crafting, and space exploration, and an avid athlete with Turnstone. She was known and loved by...
Irving "Vic" R. Victorson
Jun 30, 2023
Irving "Vic" R. Victorson, age 73, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born in Kenosha, WI to the late Axel and Cecilia Victorson. Vic proudly served his country as a member of US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a seller of Hawaiian shirts, men's underwear and fine automobiles, and also a slinger of...
Elsie "Carol" Vinson
Jun 30, 2023
Elsie "Carol" Vinson, age 80, of New Haven, IN passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Hicksville, OH to the late Ezra and Bertha Miller. Carol worked as a paraprofessional with the East Allen County Schools and previously at White Swan Supermarket. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family epecially her...
Gale L. Wilson
Jun 29, 2023
Gale L. Wilson, age 56, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Clinton Edward Grant and Annie Lue Wilson. Gale worked her career as a medical assistant at Parkview. She grew up as a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and currently at Promise Land Church of Fort Wayne. Gale...
Willi Breuning
Jun 28, 2023
Willi Breuning, age 88, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Ravensburg, Germany to the late Wilhelm and Carolina Breuning as the oldest of four children. Willi came to America in 1956 with a goal to earn enough money to buy a Volkswagen and go back home. Instead, he stayed and made a life...
Linda Stahl
Jun 27, 2023
Linda S. Stahl, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 27th 2023 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Barbara Draper. Linda graduated from South Side High School. She loved to go shopping, play bingo, and spend time with her family. Linda is survived by...
Rebecca Windmiller
Jun 27, 2023
Rebecca A. Windmiller, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic after a heroic battle with cancer. Rebecca was born in Columbia City on August 23, 1952 a daughter of the late Garland and Marian (Fox) Borden. Rebecca earned her bachelor's degree from the University of St. Francis in Education and her master's degree from Indiana University...
