Carl Kallsen
Dec 24, 2022
Carl Kallsen 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday December 24, 2022. Born in Hicksville Ohio, Carl was a son of the late Leonard Kallsen and Hazel (Smith) Sabo. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army and later continued to show his patriotism by supporting POWs for many years. He...
Sue Beck
Dec 24, 2022
Sue Anne Beck, 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sue was a daughter of the late Jack and Marvel "Bonnie" Kitzmiller Sr. Sue graduated from North Side High School. She worked for several companies doing clerical services in her working years. Sue was often caught...
Kaylee Langer
Dec 24, 2022
Kaylee Renae (Ables) Langer, 27, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Huntertown, IN, went Home to the Lord on December 24, 2022, with her baby. Kaylee was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert "Bobby" and Lynn (Riley) Ables on April 11, 1995. Kaylee married Maxwell "Max" Langer on December 22, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Carroll High School...
Nancy Burns
Dec 23, 2022
Nancy, D. Burns, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 23rd, 2022 surrounded by her family. Nancy graduated from LaPaz High School in LaPaz, Ind. in 1966. She was previously employed in an accounting office and a dental office. Nancy also owned her own business, Glass Impressions, where she specialized in glass etching for awards and trophies. Her...
Joshua Corah
Dec 22, 2022
Joshua James Corah, age 36, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Joseph and Janet Corah, who survive, of Fort Wayne. Joshua was a 2004 graduate of Northrop High School where he was the drum major for the Big Orange Pride Marching Band. He later received his Bachelor's degree from Ball...
Ralph Taylor
Dec 21, 2022
Ralph Gordon Taylor, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. Ralph served in the United States Navy. He was an iron worker and retired from Don R. Fruchey Inc. Ralph was a member of the St Joe Athletic Club. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Cecilia Nyman; son, Geoff (Adam Schmidt) Taylor; grandson R.J. Nyman; sister,...
William Forth
Dec 20, 2022
William "Bill" Forth, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Cedarville, Indiana, Bill was a son of the late James and Jean Forth. Bill graduated from Leo High School. He owned and operated HFM Enterprises during his working career which built and remodeled many homes over the years. Bill loved his job and enjoyed traveling. He is...
Myrtle Knepper
Dec 20, 2022
Myrtle "Lee" Knepper, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee Lee was a daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Case. Lee worked as a supervisor for North American Van Lines for over thirty years prior to her retirement. She was a devoted member of the Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club, becoming a Life Master...
Roscoe Crane
Dec 19, 2022
Roscoe, F. Crane, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday December 19th with his loving wife, Mary, by his side. Roscoe served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. In his free time, he loved to golf and had several holes in one during his career. He worked 37 years for Western Kentucky Gas Company....
Carl Graber
Dec 19, 2022
Carl E. Graber, age 85, passed away December 19, 2022 at his home in New Haven after a long illness. He was born in Allen County to the late Francis and Verda Graber and was a graduate of Leo High School and Goshen College. Carl worked in Fort Wayne IN, where he spent the last 45 years of his life...
Sengdoune "Zach" Phothirath
Dec 18, 2022
Sengdoune "Zach" Phothirath, age 20, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to Souvannaseng and Hanefa Phothirath of Fort Wayne. Zach was a sophomore at Indiana Tech studying computer science. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church, and loved spending time with friends and family. Zach is also survived by...
Pamela Springer
Dec 18, 2022
Pamela A. Springer, 62, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Pamela was a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Springer. Pam was a talented and prolific knitter and has requested for many of her beautiful creations be donated to Mustard Seed. She imagined one of her beautiful afghans brightening the life of a...
Carl Guisinger
Dec 15, 2022
Carl Wayne Guisinger, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Donald and Martha Guisinger. Carl graduated from Columbia City Joint High School where he was known as "Goose" excelling in both football and baseball and serving as class president. Carl proudly served his country as a member...
Jerry Howard
Dec 15, 2022
Jerry Wayne Howard, 61, of Wabash, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born to the late Robert and Doris (Lands) Howard in Harlan, KY on March 16, 1961. Jerry graduated from Wabash High School. He loved fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. Jerry worked for Drudge Screw as a CNC Machinist. He attended Southside Freewill...
Barbara Richter
Dec 15, 2022
Barbara "Joan" Richter, 78, of rural Auburn, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Joan was a daughter of the late Calvin "Coolidge" and Rema (Shady) McKean. She was united in marriage to Stanley R. Richter on December 7, 1963. She worked the majority of her life as a homemaker. Joan also worked for Lincoln National Bank,...
Paul Spira
Dec 14, 2022
The Reverend Paul Jerome Spira received the salvation promised to Him by his Risen Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2022, after a brief illness at Lutheran Hospital, surrounded by his family singing hymns of praise. He was born October 8, 1960, to Glenn and Sylvia (Guenther) Spira in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. After his mother passed away his father married Patricia,...
David Childress
Dec 14, 2022
David Robert Childress, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 14, 2022 at home. David is survived by his wife, Adeane Childress of Fort Wayne, mother, Anna Sue Lloyd of Kentucky. A sister, Becky, and brother, Jimmy Lee, both of Kentucky. Two daughters Mary Sue and Amy and three step-daughters, Melissa, Yvonne, and Samantha. As well as many grandchildren...
Dorothy "Deane" Stoller
Dec 14, 2022
Dorothy Deane Stoller, 90, of Leo, IN passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Paulding, OH to the late Lester & Dorothy Allshouse. For around 20 years she was a unit secretary at Lutheran Hospital. She was long known as a frequent & meticulous hostess for family gatherings, a prize-winning pie baker, and a...
L'Dora Johnson
Dec 12, 2022
L'Dora Merle Johnson, age 90, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born in Churubusco, IN to the late Clarence and Elizabeth McGuire. L'Dora worked as a leasing agent for Shoaff Park Villas, and later moved to Ohio where she worked at her brother's convenience store. Most recently she worked in retail at Stage Clothing Store...
Ross Ruich
Dec 11, 2022
Ross Alan Ruich, 32, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ross was the son of Ronald and Cynthia Ruich. Ross loved his bumpy and joyful rides in his wagon. He loved listening to his family and friends laugh and really cherished his grandma's voice. Like other kids, Ross loved fun, loud, and unique sounds and...
