Shirley Allen
Mar 21, 2023
Shirley Austin Allen, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 8, 1937 in Cookeville, Tennessee, Shirley was a son of the late Perry Odell and Rosie (Jackson) Allen. Shirley worked for the City of Dayton in the Water Department prior to working for Nobles Trucking prior to his...
Gertrude Davis
Mar 20, 2023
Gertrude "The Gert" A. Davis, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday March 20th, 2023, at her home. She was born in Safford, Ala. to the late Leo and Sarah Abraham. Gertrude graduated from Robert Hatch High School. She moved to Fort Wayne in 1951 and started working at General Electric in 1953 where she worked for 39 years....
Jacquelyn Knapp
Mar 20, 2023
Jacquelyn Ann Knapp, age 70, of New Haven, IN passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Gerald and Madonna Stier. Jacquelyn is survived by her children, Angie (Nate) Hammel, Kirk (Jamie) Bengs, and Eric (Santos) Howard; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson; siblings, Russell, Ron, Denice, Cindy, Brian, and Mark;...
Helen Harry
Mar 18, 2023
Helen Mae Harry, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born to the late Homer and Verna (Woods) Krauter in Ossian, IN on May 20, 1926. She graduated from Ossian High School. Helen worked for Hutner's Paris as a Fashion Consultant. She retired from Magnavox after 25 years. Helen enjoyed gardening and reading. She...
Margery Timbrook
Mar 18, 2023
Margery Evelyn Timbrook, 93, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Born in Wooster, Massachusetts, Margery was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lillian Robinson. Margery was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. She worked at General Tire where she met her husband Roger Timbrook Sr. They purchased General Tire together and owned and...
Norma Brotherton
Mar 17, 2023
Norma Jean Brotherton, 88, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Arcola, IN to the late Lester Middleton and Ruth Kirchner. Norma was an ordained minister and was active in Bible ministry. She also operated her own housekeeping business and was an active volunteer with CASA. Norma was survived by her...
James Gibbons
Mar 17, 2023
James "Jim" Emerson Gibbons Jr., 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Park Place Senior Living surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 5, 1933 in Anderson, IN. He graduated from Wendell Wilkie High School in Elwood, IN. Jim married Jenean Longsworth on April 25, 1959. He was a veteran of the...
James Barnes
Mar 16, 2023
James Darrel Barnes, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Gary, Indiana, James was a son of the late Earl and Bertha (Liggett) Barnes. James served us proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Growing up James always aspired to be a farmer. His desire to be a farmer led him to earn his bachelor's degree in...
Peter Kobe
Mar 14, 2023
Peter A. Kobe, Sr., age 80, died on March 14, 2023. Born in Gary, Indiana, in 1942 to the late Peter and Florence Kobe, he is survived by his siblings Kathy (Len) Elliott of California and Mark (Kathy) Kobe of Tennessee. After 59 years of marriage, he is survived by his loving wife Carol, and their three children Lisa (Scott)...
David Skelton
Mar 13, 2023
David Ray Skelton, Phd., 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 13, 2023. Born in Greencastle, Indiana David was a son of the late Rev. Raymond and Pauline Skelton. David graduated from Logansport High School, earned his bachelors degree in education from Ball State University and his doctorate in education from Indiana...
Donald Langmeyer
Mar 12, 2023
Donald F. Langmeyer, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by his immediate family. Don graduated from Elmhurst High School, class of 1962. Shortly afterward, he enlisted in the US Air Force and began learning the electrical trade. After an honorable discharge, he and his new bride returned to Fort Wayne, where he would spend...
Dale Duquette
Mar 12, 2023
Dale Richard Duquette, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne Indiana. Dale was the oldest of six children. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Dale was a son of the late Lloyd and Kathryn (Gibson) Duquette. Dale was a 1959 graduate of Eastwood High School in...
Michael Mason
Mar 11, 2023
Michael Matthew Mason, 59, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1963. He lived with his parents, splitting time between Fort Pierce, Florida and the family cabin in Michigan, until 2009, when he moved to live with his brother, Daniel, and his family in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Justin Bills
Mar 9, 2023
Justin "Juice" Douglas Bills, 42, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born to Douglas Paul Bills and Lorraine (Rowe) Barnes on November 6, 1980 in Fort Wayne. Justin graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School. He worked for Safety Kleen for 20 years. Justin enjoyed spending time with his kids, working out, pull tabs, being outdoors,...
James Jackson
Mar 8, 2023
James "Jim" Alan Jackson, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Born in Logansport, Indiana, Jim was a son of the late James M. Jackson and Helen Grubb. Jim graduated from Logansport High School and earned his bachelors degree in accounting and business at BSU. During his working years, Jim served...
Michele Wagner
Mar 7, 2023
Michele Marie Wagner, age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, a graduate of Purdue University, and she loved serving others as a social worker. Michele is survived by her husband of 36 years, William Wagner of Fort Wayne; son, Justin Wagner of Haviland, OH; and brother, John Hansen. She was...
Judith Herbst
Mar 7, 2023
Judith May Herbst was born on February 12, 1938, in White Cloud, Michigan, the daughter of Rev. Edward and Frieda (Schubert) Lang. She was washed in the waters of Holy Baptism and later confirmed in the faith by her father. Judy attended St. James Lutheran School and Crestwood High School, both in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She continued her education at...
Caron Gillenwater
Mar 5, 2023
Caron Lynette "Diehl" Gillenwater, 51, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Caron was the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Coy) Diehl, was the eldest of 6 siblings and grew up in New Haven, IN. Caron went to St. John's Catholic School from K-8th grade and...
Alfred Goff
Mar 4, 2023
Alfred "Spud" Parker Goff, 85, of Auburn, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born to the late Shelton and Mary Katherine (Glover) Goff in Decherd, TN. He graduated from Huntland High School in Huntland, TN. Spud proudly served in the U.S. Army. He married Susan Claycomb in Fort Wayne on September 5, 1999. He...
Ernest Marksberry
Feb 28, 2023
Ernest Lee Marksberry, went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his wife of 40 years and his children. In his 72 years on this earth, Ernie has had many accomplishments and accolades. However, if you were to ask him, he would be the first to deflect and proclaim his greatest pursuit was that...
