Carl Donley
Nov 6, 2022
Carl E. Donley, 81, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. Born in Ligonier, Indiana Carl was a son of the late Kenneth and Eva (Hoffman) Donley. He graduated from Albion Jefferson, class of 1959. He worked as a switchman for Norfolk Southern for 39 years prior to his retirement. Carl loved playing any card game especially euchre. He enjoyed ice...
Mary Kuklinski
Nov 6, 2022
Mary Ruth Kuklinski, age 91, of Fort Wayne formerly of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Velma VanSickle. Mary loved caring for her family as a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Don) Rowlett of Fort Wayne...
Steven Reuille
Nov 5, 2022
Steven E. Reuille, age 72, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Albert and Lois Kaufman. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War and attended The Point Church. Steven was retired from Lincoln Food Service as a Warehouse Traffic Manager...
Sammie "Gypsy" Lee Compton Lujin Iii
Nov 4, 2022
Sammie "Gypsy" Lee Compton Lujin III, age 51, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, November 4th, 2022 at his home. He was born in Anaheim, CA to the late Sam Lujin and Martha Johnson. Sammie worked as a tattoo artist locally and took great pride in his work. He will be remembered as a caring and loving individual who was...
Cynthia Baughman
Nov 4, 2022
Cynthia Louise Baughman, age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late James Herstad and Mary Calhoun, who survives. Cyndi worked as a teacher, beginning her career in Des Moines, IA and Carroll, IA in the Catholic Schools and more recently at Bloomingdale Elementary of Fort Wayne,...
Lavinia Hill
Nov 4, 2022
Lavinia (Vinnie) Hill, 97, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully November 4, 2022 at Lutheran Life Villages-Village of Pine Valley in Ft. Wayne. Vinnie was born on April 17, 1925 in Barrow-in-Furness England to William and Katherine Queen. In 1947, Vinnie married the love of her life, John Hill. They immigrated to the United States in 1949 settling in New...
Henry Chapman
Nov 1, 2022
Henry Chapman passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born July 15, 1936, Marion, AL. Henry was an avid sports fan and an alumni of Northside High School where he achieved great acclaim at several sports. He worked many years at, and retired from, The Harvester. Henry leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Cynthia (Derrick) Moore and...
Jerry Noble
Oct 31, 2022
Jerry W. Noble, age 72, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Cleveland, OH to Milton and Helen Noble, and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gayle Noble of Fort Wayne; sons, John (Abigail) Noble of Zionsville, IN and David (Sarah) Noble of Lexington, KY; and four grandchildren, Grace, Henry, Eliot, and...
Lisa Frye
Oct 29, 2022
Lisa Frye, 58, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday October 29th 2022. She enjoyed plants and flowers. Her favorite thing to do was playing her tablet game, Township. Lisa will be dearly missed. Lisa is survived by her daughter, Olivia Frye; father, John (Linda) Angel; mother, Mary (Gary) Fee; sister, Michelle (Tom) LaRue; brother, Mike (Michelle) Fair; sister Gina...
Wiley Duncan
Oct 28, 2022
Wiley Lee Duncan Sr., 72, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. Born in Ratio, Arkansas, Wiley was a son of the late Sherman and Mary Ann (Wilkerson) Duncan. Wiley worked with Dana Corp. for 38 years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, taking care of his property and mowing the grass. Wiley also loved cheering for the Dallas...
Carol Kocks
Oct 26, 2022
Carol Elaine Kocks, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Born in Bald Knob, Arkansas Carol was a daughter of the late Garland and Alma Grubbs. Carol worked with the Post Office for 37 years prior to her retirement. Carol was an avid reader, enjoyed shopping, traveling, and going on cruises. She loved being with her family at...
Laurie Fortman
Oct 26, 2022
Laurie Ellen Fortman, 58, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from cancer. She was happy at the thought of going to be with God. Laurie is survived by her loving cat, Julia; father, Phil (Barbara) Fortman; siblings, Bob (Marie) Fortman, Jamie (Amber) Drake, and Beth (Adam) Hamilton; nieces and nephews, Bobby, Cat, Jessica, Aaron, Lucas,...
Mary Lou Hay
Oct 25, 2022
Mary Lou Hay, age 90, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Waynedale, IN to the late Lloyd Oser and Viola Melton. Mary Lou worked 29 years for North American Van Lines and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church where after retirement she volunteered in the church office. She is survived by...
Robert Measley
Oct 25, 2022
Robert Edward Measley Sr., 95, died peacefully at home on October 25, 2022 in Fort Wayne after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family and under the care of ProMedica Home Hospice. Known as "Bob" by all, he was born in South Jersey and grew up on a peach and apple farm in Hammonton, NJ. He was a...
Thomas Jaegle
Oct 25, 2022
Thomas R. Jaegle, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Toledo, OH to the late Jerry and Gwen Jaegle. Tom was a partner with Master Consultants for 35 years and served his country as a member of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He attended Pine Hills Church, and...
Karen Joyce Taritas
Oct 23, 2022
Karen Joyce Taritas, 65, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Karen was the daughter of the late George Taritas Jr. and Patricia Taritas. Karen graduated from Snider High School and earned her degree in Business from Indiana University. She worked for Lincoln National Life Insurance Company for many years. She volunteered with the Boy Scouts...
Dorothy "Dot" Anne Harkenrider
Oct 22, 2022
Dorothy "Dot" Harkenrider, 92, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Thomasville, NC on February 28, 1930 to the late James Oliver and Betty Cook. Always full of life, Dot was loved by her family and friends. She was a believer in Christ. She was an avid reader, card player, beach lover; and...
Artis "Art" J. Stacy
Oct 22, 2022
Artis "Art" J. Stacy, age 87, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home. He was born in Muses Mills, KY to the late Hisa and Myrtle Stacy. Art worked 33 years at the DANA Corporation, most recently as an engineer. He loved listening and playing music, especially old-time country. Art is survived by his wife...
Michelle Coulson
Oct 22, 2022
Michelle D. Coulson, 56, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday October 22, 2022 at Stillwater Hospice. Michelle retired from Allen Superior Court Small Claims Division in December of 2021, where she worked for over 35 years. Michelle loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her sons; Kaelan (Kenia) Sanders,...
Ava Snow
Oct 22, 2022
Ava Jane Snow, age 64, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Ironwood, MI to the late Roy and Katherine Puisto. Ava's career started In Ironwood, Michigan. With her A.S. in Business Administration, from Gogebic Community College, she was a loved Office administrator. After she and family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana she pursued...
