Joan Botas
Apr 27, 2023
Joan Elizabeth Botas, 82, loving mother and grandmother, went Home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2023, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 1,1940, to Esther and Hilding Olsen. Joan left Chicago in 1958 to attend Fort Wayne Bible College where she met her husband, Marcos. Marcos and Joan were married on January 24, 1959,...
Barbara Quick
Apr 27, 2023
Barbara Ann Quick passed away at the age of 84 in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by her 4 children. Barbara Ann Brown was born in Iowa on July 25, 1938, the only child of Walter and Marguerite Brown. She studied art at Northwestern College in Illinois. She was retired from Sears as their display designer. A woman of strong faith,...
Ethel Hicks
Apr 26, 2023
Ethel Hicks, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fairborn, OH to the late James Tibbs and Sylvania Hicks. Ethel worked in her family cleaning business for 17 years. She will be remembered as a strong and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ethel is survived by her husband, Curlis Hicks; children, J.R....
Cullen Surine
Apr 25, 2023
Cullen A Surine, 22, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 25th 2023. Cullen graduated from Carroll High School class of 2018. He was a member of the marching band. He was also a member of the car club, Life's 2 Low. Cullen was often working on motorcycles and cars and riding his Harley. He was an extremely...
Jerry Stover
Apr 22, 2023
Jerry Elton Stover was born on April 30, 1944. To Elton Claude and Kathryn (Ciarvino) Stover in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. During Jerry's high school years, he enjoyed and excelled at training and riding quarter horses competitively before graduating in 1962 from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan. Jerry aspired to be a teacher and received his Bachelor of...
Kevin Lee Smith
Apr 21, 2023
Kevin Lee Smith, age 61, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Talmage and Margie Smith and graduated from North Side High School. Kevin "Lee" worked as a custodial engineer for both IIT and the University of Saint Francis. He completed several years of culinary school and always enjoyed...
Patricia Drayton
Apr 21, 2023
Patricia Ann Drayton, age 76, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Jolla, CA to the late Donald and Dorothy Swanson. Patricia worked as a dental assistant for several dentist offices around the United States. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and...
Donna Berwald
Apr 21, 2023
Donna Marie Berwald, age 68 , of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Beatrice Berwald. Donna was passionate and dedicated to her work as a mental health therapist, she taught and led future therapists at Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, OH for over 30 years....
Rev. James R. "Jim" Johnson
Apr 20, 2023
Rev. James R. "Jim" Johnson, 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Jim was a son of the late Harold and Eva Johnson. Jim earned his degree from Fort Wayne Bible Institute. Jim served and pastored with Missionary Churches in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana spanning over...
Shirley Garee
Apr 18, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, we announce the passing of our brave, beautiful, adventurous, and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Shirley Garee, age 84. She was born to Floyd and Ethel DeRossett on April 26, 1938, in Clinchco, VA. She transitioned to her eternal life in April of 2023. Shirley had a creative flare in all her endeavors....
William Striker
Apr 18, 2023
William Lee Striker, 72, passed away at his home in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. William "Bill" worked as a welder most of his life. After retiring, he enjoyed working in his flower and vegetable garden. He also enjoyed baking and playing backgammon with is lifelong best friend Tommy Schmenk. Bill is survived by his sons Rich (Molly),...
David Childers
Apr 16, 2023
David G. Childers, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Richard and Audie Lee Childers. David graduated from TCU where he played baseball. He was an advertising executive for 25 years and most recently, after moving to Fort Wayne, he worked in management assisting...
Frieda “Edi” Kyser
Apr 15, 2023
Frieda "Edi" Kyser, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Frieda was raised in North Manchester a daughter of the late Kindle and Cynthia Allen. She earned a double major in cosmetology and worked in the field for many years. Edi and her husband moved to North Fort Myers, Florida where Frieda worked with special needs children at Lee...
Braydin Lewis
Apr 15, 2023
On April 15, 2023, Braydin Adam Lewis, surrounded by family and friends, hung his skates up for the last time after displaying to the world the example of a true warrior. Braydin was born in Fort Wayne, IN on October 18, 2003. Braydin began skating shortly after learning how to walk and played for several elite hockey teams including Tri...
Harry Johnston
Apr 14, 2023
Harry Eugene Johnston, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born to the late Roy and Emma (Bowers) Johnston in Dixon, IN on January 5, 1936. Harry proudly served as a combat Marine in Korea at the age of 17. Harry is survived by his wife, Mary; children, LaRee Johnston, Monica (Jack) Davis, Tony...
Donald Johnson
Apr 14, 2023
Donald "Don/ D.J." Andrew Johnson Jr., 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born to the late Donald Andrew and Sherry Anne (Sciscoe) Johnson Sr. in Muncie, IN on January 27, 1961. Don married Joyce Moser-Zehr on September 6, 1986. Don worked for Fort Wayne Newspaper for 20 years as a carrier. He enjoyed...
Philip Lohse
Apr 11, 2023
Philip "Flip" Lohse, 68, of Lake James, passed away on Tuesday April 11th 2023 in Fort Wayne. Flip was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late George and Grace Lohse. He was a proud graduate of Michigan State University where he majored in Lawn and Turf Management. After graduation he moved to New Jersey, where he met his wife to...
Jerry Carnes
Apr 11, 2023
Jerry Paul Carnes, age 81, of Leo, IN passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at his home. Jerry was born in Jennings County, IN on August 29, 1941 to the late Joseph and Marie Carnes. He graduated from North Vernon High School in 1960, was conscripted into the United States Army in 1962 and proudly served. He worked at...
Debra Glover
Apr 11, 2023
Debra Sue Glover, age 66, of New Haven, IN passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany to the late Henry and Lora Watters. Debra worked 42 years as a dietician with Crossroads of Fort Wayne. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Tom Glover; son, Chris (fiancé, Jessica) Duke;...
Lorraine Koch
Apr 11, 2023
Lorraine S. Koch, 100, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Anton and Magdelina (Sieler) Boever. Lorraine was a wonderful mother to her daughter, Cathie Franklin. After raising her daughter, she decided to become a real estate agent and did so successfully until her retirement. She was a member of...
