Patrick Smith
Oct 8, 2022
Patrick "Pat" A. Smith, 58, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday October, 8th, 2022. He served honorably in the US Navy. Pat worked for SuperValu for over 30 years in the warehouse department. He enjoyed fishing in his free time, but what he loved most was spending time with his kids and grandkids, whether it was watching baseball games...
Edward Doenges
Oct 8, 2022
Edward William Doenges, age 90, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN and Rotonda West, FL, died peacefully, Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022. Ed was, the younger of two children, born to Carl and Helma Doenges. Ed graduated from Concordia High School, Fort Wayne, and Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, with a degree in Pharmacy. After spending two years in the Army, stationed...
Lou Ann Ludwiski
Oct 8, 2022
Lou Ann Ludwiski, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lou Ann was the daughter of the late Stephan and Lillian Hullinger. Lou Ann graduated from North Side High School. During her working years, Lou Ann worked for Balastran, Magnavox, and the Post Office. She enjoyed playing games, playing euchre and other card games....
Mary Gearhart
Oct 7, 2022
Mary E. Gearhart, age 68, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, October 7th, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Robert and Patricia Anson. Mary worked as a Registered Nurse with Lutheran Hospital and most of her career at St. Joseph Hospital. She is survived by her son, Chris Gearhart of Fort Wayne; and...
Jerry Moore
Oct 6, 2022
Jerry Lee Moore, 80, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. Born in Findlay, Ohio, Jerry was a son of the late Lee M. Moore and Alda M. Moore. Jerry graduated with high honors from ITT Technical Institute. He worked as a Senior Electronic Technician for several different companies during his working years. Jerry loved to be working on projects of...
Lawrence Petrie
Oct 6, 2022
Lawrence Anthony "Larry" Petrie, 74, of Fort Wayne, Indiana died peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his home in the company of his family. He was born on July 29, 1948 in Garrett, Indiana, to the late Joseph A. and Helen M. (Hackel) Petrie. After graduating from South Side High School, Larry attended IPFW. He worked at the U.S....
Eulalia Perry
Oct 4, 2022
Eulalia CuRuth Perry, age 56, passed away on October 4th, 2022. Eulalia was born May 23, 1966 in South Bend, IN. She was preceded in death by both parents, Elijah Perry and CuRuth Montgomery, and one nephew Travaughn Johnson. She leaves behind her brother Antoine Perry and his son Malcolm Perry, her sister Tarnish McCurn and a multitude of family...
Howard Kepler
Oct 3, 2022
Howard T. Kepler, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. Howard served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. He loved to fish and watch IU basketball and football and was a season ticket holder for many years. Howard was the owner of Kepler Real Estate in Fort Wayne for nearly 40 years. He is survived...
Ronald Uhey
Oct 3, 2022
Ronald E. Uhey, age 78, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Mexico, MO to the late Alvin and Doris Uhey. Ron worked for the ITT Aerospace Communication Division and also served as an instructor at ITT Technical Institute and Ivy Tech. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, watching movies, and traveling...
Wilma Janeway
Oct 3, 2022
Wilma E. Janeway, 92, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Wilma was the daughter of the late Max and Stella (Gaskill) Anderson. Wilma worked for Magnavox for over 30 years, prior to working for ITT and Raytheon. In the 70's, Wilma got an associates degree in interior decorating from I.U. She did several projects, one...
Amy Jehl
Oct 3, 2022
Amy Marie Jehl, 57, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Amy was a daughter of the late Donald and Suzanne Jehl. Amy worked as an expanded certified dental assistant during her working years. She had a fascination with Hot Air Balloons and loved spending time with her favorite people her nieces; and great-nieces and...
Douglas Ritchhart
Oct 3, 2022
Douglas R. Ritchhart, 67, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday October 3rd, 2022 at Parkview Hospital-Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on February 10th, 1955, in Fort Wayne. Doug worked at IPFW as an audio video technician for 24 years. He proudly served in the US National Guard for 23 years. Doug enjoyed geo cashing, fishing, and spending...
Wayden Bennett
Oct 3, 2022
Wayden Lane Bennett, 13, received his heavenly wings on Monday, October 3, 2022. Wayden was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 24, 2009 a son of Ronald Lane Bennett Jr, and Chantel Marie Bennett. Wayden was a eighth grade student at Angola Middle School where he was a part of the Angola Football Team. Wayden was a boys boy, loved...
Klaus Rode
Sep 28, 2022
Klaus D. Rode, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Fort Wayne. Born in Germany, Klaus was a son of the late Julius and Terese Rode. Klaus was a graduate of New Haven High School and Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne. He worked at B.F. Goodrich and retired as an engineer from Cooper Standard Automotive. He served...
Lori Franke
Sep 27, 2022
Lori R. Franke, age 51, of Churubusco, IN passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert and Barbara Stano. She was a graduate of Snider High School. Lori worked 26 years at Parkview Hospital, most recently as a project coordinator. Lori will be remembered for her love of traveling,...
Richard "Bud" Weingart
Sep 27, 2022
It is with great sorrow that the family of Richard R. (Bud) Weingart announces his passing on September 27, 2022 at the age of 81. Born in Terre Haute, IN. Bud was the only son of the late Marcella (Bollig) McCullum. Surviving Bud are his children, Wendy Weingart-Hammond, Rick Weingart, Austin Kellam, Johanna Kellam-Weingart; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Joann...
Jeffery Smith
Sep 26, 2022
Jeffery Smith, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday September 26th, 2022 at his home. Jeffery worked for AAM. Jeffery love to fish, working on cars, and listening to his music loudly. Jeffery is survived by his loving wife Mary; his children, Darryle Bassett, Jeffery Jr (TaMeshia) Smith, Ionday (Ada) Smith, Noah Sr. (Katie) Smith, Joshua Henderson, Ronald Smith,...
Mark Souder
Sep 26, 2022
Mark Souder, age 72, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2022 at his home. He was born July 18, 1950 in Fort Wayne to Edward and Irma (Fahling) Souder. Mark grew up in Grabill, the area where his great-great grandfather settled in 1848. He graduated from Leo HS (1968), Indiana University at Fort Wayne (1972) and the...
Wayne Waters
Sep 26, 2022
Wayne Arthur Waters, 93, cherish husband, father, and Grandpa, passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 26. Born on March 9, 1929, Wayne was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1947. At school he played in the band, was in the Junior and Senior Class Plays, ran track, was on the softball...
Douglas Gillenwater
Sep 25, 2022
Douglas Lee Gillenwater, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Doug was a son of the late Walter Wayne and Thelma Lorene (Harvey) Gillenwater. He graduated from New Haven High School. He was a truck driver during his working career for several companies. On Doug's perfect day, he...
