Norma Daniel
Mar 11, 2022
Norma Daniel, age 78, of Fort Wayne, sadly passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Norma was born in Detroit, MI, on March 28, 1943, to the late Norman and Carleen Haber, but had lived in Fort Wayne since 1995. Her family will remember her first for her steadfast faith in Christ through...
Judith Hunter
Mar 11, 2022
Judith "Judy" Ann Hunter, 80, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at her home in Rockwall, TX. Born in Wayne County, Indiana, Judith was the daughter of the late Kimber and Edythe Fraley. Judith graduated from Rushville High School where she excelled academically and built herself up spiritually through her church activities. Judith graduated from Ball State University with a...
Bonnie Kees
Mar 11, 2022
Bonnie Jean Kees, age 89, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born in Harlan, IN to the late Nicholas and Frances Nusbaum and was a graduate of Harlan High School. Bonnie worked in accounting for Classic Products for many years, but her most loved occupation was being a mom and grandma. She loved tending to...
Scott Strawser
Mar 11, 2022
Donald "Scott" Strawser, 59, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at home in Midvale, Utah after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 13, 1962, to Donald L. and Marilyn L. Strawser. He was a great fan of planes, trains, and automobiles. His second greatest love (after his wife) was his 1979...
Cheri Walda
Mar 10, 2022
Cheri Ann Walda, age 74, of Leo, IN passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Hillsdale, MI to the late Robert Novak and Iva Novak Niemeyer and a graduate of Concordia High School. Cheri worked over 20 years as an advocate for medical benefits with Indiana Medical Associates. She was a faithful member of...
Joshua Schmitz
Mar 9, 2022
Joshua Schmitz, age 39, passed away March 9, 2022 of natural causes at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on April 8,1982 and graduated from Bishop Dwenger where he was a star athlete. Joshua later went on to a career in trucking. Joshua was a beloved son, brother, uncle and Godparent who was loved by so many...
Ronald Bearss
Mar 8, 2022
Ronald Keith Bearss, age 73, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born in Auburn, IN to the late Donald and Bessie Bearss. Ron worked as a press operator with the Connor Corporation and after retirement he worked for Ben Davis as a car transporter. He loved to travel and always enjoyed the Auburn Fair. Ron...
Marianne Krueger
Mar 7, 2022
Marianne Krueger, 87, peacefully passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1935, in Nittenau, Germany. At the age of 19, she moved to the United States, leaving behind her family. Marianne and Gary were married on August 11, 1957, in South Dakota. They lived in Beloit, Wisconsin until 2017 when they moved to Fort Wayne....
Mary "Luanne" Hearon
Mar 7, 2022
Mary "Luanne" Hearon, age 66, of New Haven, IN passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Frank and Wilma Parson. Luanne worked 22 years for Fort Wayne Community Schools in the cafeteria, primarily at Blackhawk Middle School. She loved playing cards, watching sports, cheering on IU Basketball and the...
Carlos Pomalaza Raez
Mar 6, 2022
Carlos Arturo Pomalaza Ráez, age 69, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born in the Andes at an altitude of 14,330 feet in Cerro de Pasco, Peru, on May 12, 1952, to Ginés Cesareo Pomalaza Cosme (father) and Haydée Ráez Malpartida (mother). His father was a door-to-door salesman and his mother, a housewife. He was the eldest of...
George Lay
Mar 5, 2022
George C. Lay, age 54, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born in Watseka, IL to the late Rita Creech and Harold Lay. George worked as concrete truck driver with Irving Materials, Inc. and also owned his own business with his son, Live the Night Entertainment. He proudly served his country as a member of...
Brenda Smith
Mar 5, 2022
Brenda Marie Smith, age 62, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was born in Bryan, OH to Larry Poynter of Bryan, OH and the late Linda Poynter. Brenda began her career in the banking industry, worked as a nurse for both Lutheran Hospital and Parkview Physicians Group, and most recently after retiring from nursing she worked...
Frances Shuff
Mar 5, 2022
Frances Mae Shuff, 91, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in White County, Indiana and spent much of her lifetime in Huntington County until moving to Allen County in later years. She was a member of St. Peter's First Community Church of Huntington. On August 24, 1947, Frances married...
Jana Deprey
Mar 4, 2022
Jana Kay Hillman DePrey unexpectedly kicked the bucket while at home on March 4, 2022. She used that bucket well in her 69 years and lived a VERY full life. Jana, not Jane, was born in Plymouth, Indiana, on April 27, 1952, to parents with a cocktail in one hand and a cigarette in the other. She spent her childhood...
Sherri Merrill
Mar 4, 2022
Sherri Lynn Merrill, 61, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Born in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Sherri was a daughter of Drennan and Carol Merrill who survive. Sherri earned her associates degree in healthcare services and also earned multiple certifications throughout the years. She had been working with Parkview Hospital for the last few years. Sherri was a devoted mother, loving...
Raymond Daily
Mar 2, 2022
Raymond Ellis Daily, age 69, of Lawtey, FL passed away on March 2, 2022 at UF Shand's in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Dean Allen Daily and the late Jacquelyn Richhart Daily. Ray was raised in Leo Indiana and graduated from Leo High School in 1971. In 1982 Ray relocated to Florida for work opportunities,...
Mary Baughman
Mar 1, 2022
Mary M. Baughman, age 76, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Angola, IN. She was born to Roy and Loretta Lepley and was a graduate of Garrett High School. Mary worked as a school administrator for the Riverside County School District in Riverside, CA. She was a proud supporter of St. Jude's Research Hospital. Mary is...
James "Gene" W. Porter
Feb 28, 2022
James W. "Gene" Porter, 86, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Columbus, Mississippi, Gene was a son of the late Ephraim and Elois Porter. Gene served in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. During his working years, he was a machinist and landlord. Gene loved the outdoors, playing euchre and spending time with his family. He...
Edward Lofland
Feb 28, 2022
Edward "Ed" Lofland, 46, ascended into his heavenly home on Monday, February 28, 2022. Ed was a warrior for Christ who served the Lord boldly. He drew the sword of truth from the Word of God! Ed was fighting daily the dark forces of this world that are clearly present in our daily lives. Ed was on a daily mission...
Marian Firman
Feb 28, 2022
Marian Allene Firman, 85, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Camden, New York, Marian was a daughter of the late Allen and Lucille MacDermott. Marian was devoted wife and cared for her children. She enjoyed her flowers, and in her youth loved snow skiing each weekend and sewing on her sunporch. Surviving are her children, Darcy Merriman, Kevin...
