Bruce Lightfoot
May 27, 2023
Bruce Lightfoot, 80, of Wolcottville, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Indianapolis, Bruce was a son of the late Milo and Geneva Lightfoot. Bruce graduated from Kokomo High School, class of 1960, and earned his bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University. Bruce served our country in the Air Force during the...
Cindy Hertel
May 27, 2023
Cindy Hertel, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Lutheran Life Villages South Anthony. She was born on February 4, 1951 to the late Eugene Ball and Ione (Ries) Ennis. Cindy graduated from Van Wert High School in 1969. She worked for Tokhiem for 28 years. It then was bought and became Dresser-Wayne where she...
Jeanie Popoff
May 26, 2023
Jeanie Popoff, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died on May 26th, 2023. She died in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family and friends, which was her expressed wish. Jeanie was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, June 1, 1929, to Vasil and Christine Spasoff. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Fort Wayne and settled in the Weisser Park...
Marla Edington
May 26, 2023
Marla A. Edington, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 26th 2023 at her home. Marla is survived by her husband, Timothy; parents, Roy and Carmen Rowe; son, Dustin Ware; brothers, Gregory Ware, and Roy Rowe Jr.; sister, Lorraine Barnes; step children, Jennifer (Mark Seiler) Edington, James (Kimberli) Edington, Ryan (Bahga) Edington, Matthew (Maryori) Edington. Marla was preceded in...
William Perse
May 24, 2023
William "Bill" J. Perse, 84, of Fort Wayne Ind., passed away on Wednesday May 24th, 2023 at his home. Bill was born in Fort Wayne to the late Wilbur and Evelyn Perse. He was a 1956 graduate of Central High School and was active with the alumni. He had a career that lasted 27 years with North American Van Lines,...
Patricia Henderson
May 23, 2023
Patricia "Pat" Jeanine Henderson, 88, of Leo, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Henry Township, Fulton County, Indiana on April 10, 1935 to the late George Raymond and Ann (Sissel) Burkett. She was a longtime member of the Leo United Methodist Church, and more recently attended Central Ministries, Leo Campus,...
Wanda Potts
May 23, 2023
Wanda L. Potts, 93, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. She graduated from Huntertown High School class of 1949. Wanda enjoyed many outdoor activities including, white water rafting, taking a mule ride down in to the Grand Canyon, kayaking, and camping. She taught Sunday School for over 50 years and hosted the Good News Bible...
Joseph Cook
May 22, 2023
"Joseph Clayton Cook, 63, of Fort Wayne Indiana, passed away on May 22nd after a battle with MDS. He served in the US Army from 1977 to 1980. He was a beloved friend to all and will be missed. Surviving are his daughter Kaitlyn, son Benjamin, grandson Gabriel, neices Amanda Berry, Arin Mickles, nephew Gavin Melnkovic, and siblings Brenda Kessler,...
Mark Gallmeyer
May 20, 2023
Mark C. Gallmeyer, age 71, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Joseph and Alice Gallmeyer. Mark worked with Fort Wayne Community Schools for over 20 years as a bus driver. He was a regular at Pike's Pub where he was known as "Pops", an avid golfer, and most...
Donald Schlichtenmyer
May 18, 2023
Donald L. Schlichtenmyer, 87, died Thursday May 18, 2023. He grew up in Kendallville, IN, where he was born August 4, 1935, to Roy and Berniece Schlichtenmyer. He spent his adult life in Fort Wayne, IN. For 34 years, Don worked as a meat cutter for Kroger. He enjoyed spending time with family and devoted many hours to fishing at...
Joyce Glock
May 17, 2023
JOYCE ANN GLOCK, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Joyce was born to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Sharpe in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from North Side High School class of 1956, was the North Side Relay Queen and member of the Ripplettes & Chansonettes. Joyce attended Earlham College for one year before transferring to Parkview School of...
Frank Gentry
May 16, 2023
Frank H. Gentry, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, Illinois Frank was a son of the late L.L. "Chuck" and Virginia (Cripe) Gentry. Frank earned his Bachelor's Degree in Zoology from Indiana University. He was coined as the "Godfather of Rock" in Fort Wayne, for his night clubs and bringing live bands...
James Francis
May 15, 2023
James F. Francis, age 93, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2023 in Leo, IN. He was born in Stroh, IN to the late Frank and Alice Francis. Jim worked in quality control for the DANA corporation retiring in 1986. He was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and the Freemason Wayne Lodge No 25,...
Perry A. Brucker, M.D.
May 15, 2023
Perry A. Brucker, M.D., age 95, passed away May 15, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Cropsey, IL and was a graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School and completed his residency in plastic surgery at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Perry practiced plastic surgery in Fort Wayne from 1961 to 2006. He is...
Like Bedada
May 13, 2023
Like Bedada, 80, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born in Shewa, Ethiopia on May 18, 1942 to the late Bedada Robi and Werke Shaka. Like was a member of St. Nicholas Cathedral. She retired from the State Developmental Center. Like enjoyed cooking, feeding people, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. Like...
Diana Brooks
May 12, 2023
Diana Lynn Brooks, 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born to the late Harry and Helen (Lamb) Powell in Danville, IL on December 22, 1953. She married Randy Lee Brooks on March 5, 1977 in Danville, IL. She worked for Meijer in Fort Wayne for several years. Diana loved quilting and was apart...
Mitchel Waddle
May 11, 2023
Mitchel Alan "Mitch" Waddle, 62, has gone to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born in Franklin County, Lockbourne Air Force, Base in Columbus Ohio, December 14, 1960, a son of the late Orn "Tom" Waddle and Shirley L. (Fewell-Waddle) Bash who survives. Mitch graduated from Van Wert High School, class of...
Richard Trainer
May 11, 2023
Richard Trainer, 59, of Alpena, Michigan, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born to Dixie (Maybee) and the late Donald Trainer in Fort Wayne, IN on July 31, 1963. Richard graduated from North Side High School. Along with his mother, Richard is survived by his children, Brandon (Jenna) Trainer, Joshua Trainer and...
Nancy Kostrubanic
May 11, 2023
Nancy L Kostrubanic, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Nancy was born to the late Charles and Mae Perry in Baltimore, Md, she moved to French Creek, WV, then relocated to Girard, Oh. Nancy was a homemaker who was a great cook and even made the dresses for her 3 girls. She loved to volunteer...
Jennifer Meyer
May 10, 2023
Jennifer "Jenni" M. Meyer, 36, of Garrett, passed away on May 10th, 2023 after a 7 year battle with cancer. Jenni was very patriotic and a fierce supporter of our United States military. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jenni is survived by her husband, Steve Meyer; her children, Jesse Williams, Blake Messmann,...
