Jeffrey Sorg
Mar 27, 2023
Jeffrey William Sorg, 68, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Jeff was a son of the late Donald and Dawn Sorg. During his working years, Jeff worked as a Highway Project Engineer and served as the Allen County Surveyor. A perfect day for Jeff would be on his boat, going fast, and smiling boldly...
Joy Hughes
Mar 26, 2023
Bonita "Joy" Hughes, 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio Joy was a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen Foster. Joy grew up and Nebraska and graduated from Columbus High School. Joy worked as a seamstress for multiple companies during her working years. She loved...
Norma Gaines
Mar 26, 2023
Norma J. Gaines, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at her home. She was born and raised in Churubusco, Ind to the late Harvey and Elsie Graves. In June of 1947, she married Ernest Gaines and they enjoyed 70 years together. Norma attended Grace Point Church of the Nazarene for many years. She enjoyed spending...
Jeffery York
Mar 26, 2023
Jeffery L. York, age 66, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in New Castle, IN to Dorvin York of Spiceland, IN and the late Elizabeth York. Jeffery worked in social services and previously at Furrow Building Materials for 13 years. He will be remembered as a talented guitarist, gifted singer, and a semi-pro fisherman....
Mary Thomas
Mar 26, 2023
Mary Black Thomas, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Kingston Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on July, 9, 1956 in Fort Wayne to Rudolph and Wilda Black. She graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in zoology and went on to receive a...
David Smith
Mar 25, 2023
David J. Smith, age 80, of New Haven passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Homer and Evelyn Smith. David served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked 36 years as a lieutenant in the traffic division for the Allen County...
Daniel Kammer
Mar 25, 2023
Daniel J. Kammer passed away on March 25th, 2023, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born September 15th, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Daniel, known as Danny or Dan to those who loved him, was a loved family member, loyal friend, and compassionate human being. He traveled extensively and lived around the world including in California, Michigan, and Brazil. He was...
H. Allen Herbst
Mar 25, 2023
H. Allen Herbst was born on October 4, 1937, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Henry and Marie (Schmueser) Herbst. He was washed in the waters of Holy Baptism and later confirmed in the faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hammond, Indiana. Allen attended St. Paul Lutheran School and Hammond High School. He continued his education at Concordia Teacher's...
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...
