Zachary Kieser
Jun 26, 2023
Zachary David Kieser, age 24, of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 26th, 2023 in Portland, ME while on a family vacation. He was born in Auburn, IN to his surviving parents, David and Jodi Kieser of Fort Wayne. Zac always loved to learn and thoroughly enjoyed getting his Bachelor's degree in history and English from Purdue Fort...
Rita Bubb
Jun 25, 2023
Rita Bernice Bubb (née Mraz) (July 10, 1942 - June 25, 2023) lived a full life surrounded by family and friends in Fort Wayne, IN. Rita was born in Elyria, OH, and grew up in Grafton, OH, where she attended Elyria Catholic High School. Rita won the Zahars scholarship and used it to attend the M.B. Johnson School of Nursing....
Cheryl Boothe
Jun 24, 2023
Cheryl "Sherry" Jeanne Boothe was born on February 5, 1950 in Mundelein, IL to William and Irene Swanson. She is the second of four children and is survived by her three brothers, James Swanson, Don Swanson and Jeff Swanson. Sherry (Nana) is survived by her husband, Steve, four children, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren: Eric Boothe and family: wife...
Tryston Clemenz
Jun 24, 2023
Tryston Ray-Alan Clemenz, 20, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Tryston was born to Ricky and Aquilla Clemenz on October 04, 2002 in Fort Bragg, NC. He was a graduate of Fuquay-Varina High School, Class of 2021 and an attending Junior, majoring in Psychology at Indiana University Bloomington. Tryston is well- known for being a military brat that has lived...
Marcille M. Burtch
Jun 24, 2023
Marcille M. Burtch, 96, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Walter and Marie (Brudi) Henschen on April 9, 1927. Marcille married the late Robert L. Burtch in October 16, 1948. She was a life-long member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She was a...
June Otalski
Jun 24, 2023
June Loraine (Gonder) Otalski, 90, took her wings to her heavenly home on June 24, 2023. June was born in South Bend, Indiana to the late Labon and Mildred Gonder. She attended Clay High School in Roseland, Indiana and was in the band playing flute and in sports playing soccer. She married David Otalski in October 1957 out of that...
Makenzie Loy
Jun 23, 2023
Infant, Makenzie Grace-Lynn Loy passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne to Matt and Lauren Loy. Makenzie is also survived by her brother, Jameson. A private family graveside service will be held at Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Remembering Rowen.
David Eicher
Jun 22, 2023
David A. Eicher, 84, of Ossian, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday June 22,2023. Dave was born in India to missionary parents, Albert and Artimese Eicher. He loved India and her peoples. Having been born in India to American citizens, he got to choose his country of citizenship, any of the British Commonwealth countries or the USA and he...
Richard Snyder
Jun 20, 2023
Richard "Dick" Harris Snyder, 71, passed away on June 20, 2023. Dick was born in Fort Wayne, IN on December 4, 1951 to the late Roland Paul Snyder & Joan Flo Harris. He graduated from Snider High School in 1970 and attended Indiana University where he studied sociology. He also served in the Indiana Air National Guard and later received...
Mary Shannon
Jun 20, 2023
Mary Jane Shannon, age 58, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 after battling a very aggressive form of lung cancer. She was born in Fort Wayne, to Malcolm and Mary Windsor, who survive of Fort Wayne. Mary Jane worked at Window Gardens Restaurant for 22 years. She was a fan of the Chicago Bears, enjoyed camping, outdoor...
Albert Hepler
Jun 19, 2023
Albert N. Hepler III, 95, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023. He was born June 28, 1927, in South Bend, IN to the late Albert N. Hepler Jr. and Dorothy J. (Malmberg) Hepler. He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1945 and then served his country in the U.S. Army, spending 10 months in Korea. He was...
Arjana Gllafce
Jun 18, 2023
Arjana Gllafce, age 48, passed away Sunday, June 18th, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Pogradec, Albania to Robert and Vehxhide Sadikaj. Arjana worked as a skills coach for the Bowen Center and previously worked for Kiddie Academy. She is survived by her sons, Teodor and Enzo; brother, Renard Sadikaj; sister, Orjeta Cerra; special friends, Deeadra Elkins, Christine...
Arben Gllafce
Jun 18, 2023
Arben Gllafce, age 49, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Pogradec, Albania to Filip and Teodora Gllafce. Arben worked as a technician with Comcast. He is survived by his sons, Teodor and Enzo; brothers, Mihallq Vangelofski and family, Ilir Gllafce and family; cousins, Adelina and Niko and their families; many friends locally and...
Helen Ward
Jun 18, 2023
Helen A. Ward, age 93, of Fort Wayne passed away June 18, 2023 at St. Anne Home. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late, Frank and Anne Stariha. Helen worked at Parkview for 15 years as a registered nurse and also served as a teaching instructor for the Parkview Methodist School of Nursing. More recently she worked at...
James Gerald
Jun 15, 2023
James Rayford Gerald, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. James enjoyed sports, especially baseball. His greatest love however, was his family and spending time with them. He is survived by his father, Jerry; siblings, Jason (Laura) Gerald, Leo Gerald, Jerrilyn (Dean) Sparks, Justin Gerald and Erica (Bobby) Moore; nieces Tara, Caitlin and nephews Lucas, William...
Dale Gray
Jun 15, 2023
Dale "DJ" Gray, 12 years old, of Fort Wayne, passed away at Riley's Hospital for Children, on Thursday June 15th 2023, just one day before his 13th birthday. DJ was going into the 8th grade at Lane Middle School. He played the saxophone for the Northside High School Marching Band and the band at Lane. DJ loved playing his video...
John Dalton
Jun 15, 2023
There are no goodbyes for us; wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts. On June 15, 2023 John Marvin Dalton passed away. John was born in Marion, Indiana on March 25, 1934 to Bertha (Long) and Cecil Dalton. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1953 & the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in 1957....
Jacqueline Henderson
Jun 14, 2023
Jacqueline L. Henderson, 64, a life long native of Fort Wayne, IN was called home, Wednesday June 14th in Medical City Arlington Hospital, Arlington, TX where she was surrounded by family. Jackie retired from Purdue Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Community School of many years, and Fort Wayne State Developmental Center of 27 years. A E-Member of "The Potters House" Dallas....
Michael Aker
Jun 14, 2023
Michael M. Aker, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 27th, 1944 in Fort Wayne, IN. Mike graduated from North Side High School in 1963, and after graduation, started his lifelong career in the construction industry. He had a diverse range of hobbies and passions, all of which exemplified his...
James Rahrer
Jun 14, 2023
James Clifford Rahrer, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1927 to the late William and Bertha Rahrer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. On September 3, 1948 he married Virginia Niswonger, with whom he was looking forward to celebrating 75 years of marriage in September. James worked at Tohkeim...
