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...
Lynn Gass
Jul 19, 2022
Lynn Alan Gass, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Lynn was a son of the late Cecil and Mamie Gass. Lynn worked for Wayne Feeds for 17 years prior to his 14 year career at Concordia Lutheran High School. He enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, walking in the woods, playing solitaire, and doing jigsaw puzzles....
Barbara Orman
Jul 18, 2022
Barbara Joan Orman, 81, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. Born in Clinton, Indiana Barbara was a daughter of the late Sebastian and Mary Pastore. Barbara worked for North American Van Lines for many years prior to her retirement. She loved spending time at their lake house, being on the water, and fishing and hunting with her husband. Barbara cherished...
Carrie Jones
Jul 18, 2022
Carrie L Jones, 79, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Carrie was born on December 31, 1942 in Uniontown Alabama. When she be came of age Carrie moved to Fort Wayne Indiana. During her working years Carrie worked at a doctor's office as an assistant for 12 years and became a cook at State...
Ferdonna M. Andrew Wakeland
Jul 18, 2022
Ferdonna Andrew Wakeland, age 89, passed peacefully to her Lord on July 18. Born March 29, 1933. Donna's world revolved around her family and faith. She was an active member of Bethel United Methodist church for nearly 30 years and worked as a receptionist for Dr. Richard Juergens until he retired, and then from Parkview hospital. Donna loved their trips...
Sherry Lotter
Jul 16, 2022
Sherry Miller Lotter, age 76, of Fort Wayne left this earth on July 16, 2022. A daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Sherry's life was dedicated to her family and making others feel happy and comfortable. Sherry, was born January 11, 1946 in Marion, IN, the eldest child of Lewis and Dorothy Miller, graduated from Marion High...
Peyton Wonderly
Jul 16, 2022
Peyton Brett Wonderly, age 17, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Brett and Christina Wonderly. Peyton formerly attended Fellowship Missionary and was an avid video gamer, very artistic, loved skateboarding especially at Fort Wayne skate park, enjoyed sports, and loved spending time with his friends. He is also survived by...
Andrew Shaw
Jul 16, 2022
Andrew Frank Shaw, age 54, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI to the late Robert and Jacqueline Shaw. Andy worked in industrial maintenance with Omni Source and Slater Steel. He was a big NHRA drag racing fan, a skilled handyman, and a person who knew no stranger. He will be...
Benjamin Patten
Jul 15, 2022
Benjamin "Ben or BJ" Patten, 43, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 15th. Ben was born in Greenville, South Carolina, at a young age he moved to Indiana and was raised in Churubusco and Fort Wayne. He graduated from Snider High School. Ben was an extremely talented painter and was always looking for the next remodeling...
Richard Fitch
Jul 14, 2022
Richard "Rick" E. Fitch, age 55 , of Defiance, OH passed away Friday, July 14, 2022 in Bowling Green, OH. He was born in Defiance to the late Douglas Fitch and Cheryl (Amos) Gibson. Rick attended Northwest State Community College and received his Associates Degree in Industrial Engineering. He worked in construction and was a gifted handyman. Rick is survived...
Anita Howard-Helgeson
Jul 14, 2022
Anita Howard-Helgeson, age 64, of Columbia City passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at her home. She was born in Harlan, KY to the late Bronson and Bessie Ann Howard. Anita worked as a waitress with Don Hall's Factory for over 40 years and also managed Beamers Sport Club. More recently she was the owner and operator of Dupont Shell...
Rose Fields
Jul 14, 2022
Rose G. Fields, 100, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born in Ashley, IN to the late Oscar and Olga Allen. Rose worked as a sales associate with L.S. Ayres for many years. She is survived by her children, Judy Heersche of Fox Lake, IL, Gary (Samantha) Fields of Greenwood, IN, Mark (Bonnie) Fields of...
Rodney Hoskins
Jul 13, 2022
Rodney James "Rod" Hoskins, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Rod was a son of the late Richard Hoskins Jr. and Mary Lou Hodge. Rod joined the Army at the age of 18, and proudly served his country for 3 years. He was an electrician by trade and could fix about anything that was broken. You...
James Love
Jul 13, 2022
James Andrew Love Jr., age 80, of Snow Lake passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Fremont, IN. He was born in Auburn, IN to the late James A. Sr. and Goldene T. Love. James was the owner and operator of Northeast Welding of Fort Wayne for over 50 years. He will be remembered for his excellent service, caring for...
Lang Tran
Jul 13, 2022
Lang N. Tran, age 71, passed away July 13, 2022. She was born in Vietnam on October 9, 1950. Lang, her brother Quan Tran, and her six other siblings immigrated to the US from Vietnam in 1979 and settled at Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She worked at the ITE Company for over 5 years before she started her own business –...
