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...
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...
