Barbara Lynn Stedge
Jul 31, 2022
Barbara Lynn Stedge, age 78, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Donald and Marguerite Spiers. Barbara was a graduate of South Side High School, also completing her bachelor's degree in 1966, and later her Master's degree in 1967 both from Purdue University. She taught mathematics in Griffith, IN...
Robert Haverstick
Jul 30, 2022
Robert James Haverstick (Bob), age 83, has a new address as of July 30, 2022: Heaven, in care of Jesus Christ. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. Bob graduated from Central High School, Fort Wayne in 1957, attended Purdue, and went on to an apprenticeship in electromechanical drafting at Magnavox. He proudly served...
Patricia Brower
Jul 30, 2022
Patricia May Brower, 83, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patricia was a daughter of the late James and Irene Goodpaster. Patricia was a natural care giver her entire life. She wholeheartedly loved everyone and would do anything in her ability to give care, compassion, and encouraging words to others. Surviving are four biological children,...
Donald Shafer
Jul 29, 2022
Donald L. Shafer, age 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Russell and Audrey Kesling Shafer. Donald served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked at G.E. in the Engineering Development Lab for 28 years and...
Elijah Foster
Jul 29, 2022
Elijah Joseph Foster, age 16, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Aaron (Kim Crawford) Foster and Becky (Emanuel) Figueroa both of Fort Wayne. Elijah attended Carroll High School where he enjoyed spending time with his amazing friends. He will be remembered for his love of nature and his shining personality...
Mark Seele
Jul 27, 2022
Mark Ryan Seele, 73 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Parkview Hospital, Randallia. Born in Fort Wayne, on March 7, 1949 to Henry and Rowena (Anderson) Seele. He was a proud graduate of South Side High School in 1967. He attended IPFW where he earned his Bachelor of Education while, also serving in the Air...
Starkey Hoot
Jul 26, 2022
Starkey Ganster Hoot, 100, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1921, Starkey was the son of the late Ralph and Florence Hoot. He served us proudly in the Army Air Corp (8th Air Force) during WWII in England. Starkey studied industrial design at the Cleveland Art School (now the Cleveland Institute of Art) and was...
Ann Lake
Jul 26, 2022
Ann Jeanette Lake, 55, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 after a courageous twelve year battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 16, 1967. She was a creative person, very artistic and enjoyed drawing and painting from a young age. She was a long time San Francisco resident and formed a family with her...
Wanda Canzater
Jul 25, 2022
Wanda Canzater, 61, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in South Carolina, Wanda was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rena Belton. Wanda was a chef during her working years. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother to her family. Family was the most important part of Wanda's...
James Marino
Jul 25, 2022
James N. Marino, 86, of Leo, passed away on July 25, 2022. He was born to the late Charles and Lessie Marino. Jim grew up in Harlan Kentucky, before joining the Navy. He worked for Sears for over 50 years and will be remembered as a dedicated and devoted employee and co-worker, who was kind and had a wonderful sense...
Charles Wene
Jul 23, 2022
Charles "Chuck" David Wene, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born August 31, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chuck was the son of the late Edward and Jeanette Wene. He graduated from Northrop High School in 1980 and became a journeyman tool maker, working for several companies throughout his career. In...
Mr Valance
Jul 23, 2022
Valance, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday July 23rd, 2022. He operated a collectible toy business primarily action figures, for many years. He also volunteered at the Carriage House. Valance served our country by enlisting in the United States Army. Valance is survived by his children, Nicholas, Dmitrius, and Anthony (Alexandria) Frantz; siblings, Gale Ward, Mona Zahner, and...
Kenn Van Der Weele
Jul 23, 2022
Kenn Van Der Weele, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Kenn was born in Argos, Indiana the son of the late Gene and Mary Alice Van Der Weele. Kenn graduated from Argos High School and International Business College. He and Cheryl married March 9, 1969. Kenn served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from...
Lloyd Hermance
Jul 23, 2022
Lloyd G. Hermance, 91, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in Valparaiso, Indiana, Lloyd was a son of the late Lloyd E. and Grace Hermance. Lloyd earned his bachelors degree in electronic engineering from Valparaiso Technical Institute, class of 1959. He worked as a project engineer for Magnavox/Raytheon for many years, prior to his retirement in 1993. Lloyd had...
Stefen Kobryn
Jul 21, 2022
Stefen Lee Kobryn,29, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 21, 2022. Stefen Lee had a great sense of humor and was known to be quick witted. He loved music, shoes and reading. Stefen Lee is survived by his mother, Katie Marie; father, Troy Kobryn; brothers, Alex "LA", and Noah Kobryn; grandma, Eva Dunbar; grandpa, LeRoy Dunbar; grandpa, Michael Kobryn;...
Marsha Knitter
Jul 20, 2022
Marsha Lynn Knitter, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Marsha was raised by her loving grandparents, James "Daddy" Wright and Clara "Coy" Hardin. Marsha was the definition of a perfect mom, and grandma. She supported her family in anyway needed and was always active in her children's...
Austin Eicher
Jul 20, 2022
Austin Caleb Eicher age 34 Woodburn In. passed away Wednesday evening 7/20/22. Austin was born to his parents Stan and Kim Eicher April 2, 1988, in Ft Wayne In. Austin was a 2006 graduate of Woodlan Highschool. Austin went on to complete 2 years at DePauw University in Greencastle In. Austin's working years were spent in the service industry following...
Tony Cotterman
Jul 20, 2022
Tony L. Cotterman, age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Fort Wayne. Tony was born in Fort Wayne and spent his career working for Harvester, retiring after over 30 years. He enjoyed working on cars and drag racing. Tony is survived by his daughters, Stormy Cotterman of Garrett, IN and Wendy (Eric) Simion of Huntertown, IN; four grandchildren,...
Roger Billmyer
Jul 20, 2022
Roger L. Billmyer, age 66, passed away 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in the Hospice Unit at Park View Randallia, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Meade, MD to the late Arthur Carl and Norma Minnie Billmyer (nee Jones). Roger attended Woodbridge High School and proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the...
Terry W. Gratz
Jul 19, 2022
Terry W. Gratz, 77, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by loving family members. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Albert and Buleah (Bledsoe) Gratz. Terry was a Corporal in the Marine Corps Reserves and spent his career running and operating Al Gratz Body and Paint Shop. Always in motion, he had an intellectual...
