OLGA A. ABEL, 89, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Woodview Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Sharon, Pa., Olga worked as a music teacher at Valparaiso University, Concordia Lutheran High School and Redeemer Lutheran School, in Fort Wayne. She was also employed at Lutheran Hospital, as Nurses Choice Choir Director from 1944 to 1950. She was a graduate of Capital University Conservatory of Music, Columbus, Ohio in 1944; and Ohio State University in 1950 with a Masters in Music. Music was her life long passion and she was a very accomplished pianist. She began her musical career at an early age of 11, playing at various churches. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and had prepared many wonderful recipes. Surviving are her loving husband of 59 years, William "Bill" Abel of Fort Wayne; son, Scott L. (Brenda) Abel of Littleton, Colo.; sisters, Anne (Harold) Foelber of Fort Wayne, Irene Shestina of Rocky River, Ohio and Ruth (Merlin) Secrest of Pleasant City, Ohio; brother, George Hvizdak of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Brittany Abel and Luke Abel, both of Littleton Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna Hvizdak; and brothers, Lou and Jerry Hvizdak. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3425 Crescent Ave., with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Dr. Larry Merino officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 15, 2011
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BARBARA J. ADAMS, 88, of Fort Wayne, departed her life to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Parkview Hospital. She was a homemaker and volunteered in the Lutheran Hospital Gift Shop for 30 years and was secretary to the Chaplain. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and was Past President of Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Vernon J.; sons, David J. Adams of Penn Valley, Calif. and Dale R. Adams of Gualala, Calif.; and brother, E. James Morton of Washington, D.C. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Mark Neubacher officiating. Calling also from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the funeral home. Entombment in Corcordia Cemetery Gardens. Preferred memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church; Lutheran Life Villages; or Worship for Shut-Ins.
Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana, November 22, 2012
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Linda L. (Heimann) Andrews, 65, of Monroe, IN, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at her residence. She was born on April 19, 1952, in Adams County, IN, the daughter of the late Eugene and Rita (Wellman) Heimann. On December 19, 1970, Linda married Donald E. Andrews. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was a 1970 graduate of Adams Central High School. Linda worked as a telephone operator for Citizen's Telephone in Decatur. She was also a skilled seamstress, working for both Berne Furniture and Smith Brothers Furniture. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Don Andrews of Monroe; a son, Corey (Amanda) Andrews of Decatur; a daughter, Shelly Andrews of Ft. Wayne; 6 brothers, Leonard Heimann, Leo (Donna) Heimann both of Huntertown, Donald (Sheila) Heimann of Decatur, Tony Heimann of Chicago, Fred (Liz) Heimann of Van Wert, OH, Greg (Kristin) Heimann of Ann Arbor, MI; 3 sisters, Dolores Langholf of Socorro, NM, Agnes Benner of Van Wert, OH, Rose Ann (John) Lochary of Houston, TX; 3 step grandchildren, Alena, Raeann, and Lorali. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Carl Heimann in infancy, and son, Isaac Andrews. Per Linda's request there will be NO public visitation and the family will hold a Private Service at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to J.D.R.F.
Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; July 7, 2017
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Helene (Noleff) Avery, 93, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Born in Johnsonburg, PA, Helene was the daughter of the late Nume and Stonia Noleff. She graduated from Central High School. Helene worked for GE as a quality control inspector for 42.5 years before her retirement. She was a member of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church along with their women's guild, GE 25th Century Club, Elex Club, and their Pen L Club, along with being a member of the American Legion Post 296 Women's Auxillary. Helene enjoyed staying active and was a very "Glitzy Lady." Surviving are her niece, Gloria Shamanoff of Fort Wayne, along with many nieces and nephews. Helene was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Avery, and sister, Christine Shamanoff. Service is 11:00 am, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, 3535 Crescent Ave with calling one hour prior, Fr. Andrew Jarmus officiating. Calling at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, Friday, July 14, 2017, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm with Entry Prayer at 2:30 pm and a Trisagion Service at 6:30 pm. Entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 10, 2017
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Sharon Barnum, 75, passed away March 18, 2017 in Brandon, Florida. Surviving are her daughters; Vickie (Ted) Miller; Deb (Steve) Schmidt; Christie (Tim) Schild of Auburn, brothers; Ron (Jennifer) Cummings, Mike (Sandy) Cummings; Bruce (Deb) Cummings; grandchildren; Michael (Lesley) Douglass; Jenna (Travis Buller) Schmidt; Tayler Schmidt; Jourdan Schaefer; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Aleah . She was preceded in death by husband, Todd Barnum and her parents.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 21, 2017
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Jackson Leslie Beam, 18, passed away unexpectedly after an unfortunate illness. Jack was an amazing young man. He was an outstanding student, an Eagle Scout, a 3rd degree Taekwondo black belt, and a fine banjo player. More importantly, he was a sweet and obedient son, a loving brother, and a great friend. Jack was preparing to serve as a missionary in Taiwan, followed by studies of Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Jack is survived by his twin sister, Riley, 8-year-old sister, Karlia, and parents Keely and Ralph. A memorial service will be held for Jack at 11 AM on Saturday, July 1st, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 27, 2017
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FREDERICK A. BECKMAN, 94, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. Anne Home. Born on February 23, 1923, in Fort Wayne, Ind., Fred was the son of the late Adam and Cornelia (Schnitker) Beckman. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1941, he worked for General Electric, the News-Sentinel and the IRS until he entered St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, Ind., the fall of 1942. He left St. Joe to enlist in the U.S. Navy, serving as a communications officer. He resumed his studies after the war, graduating in 1947 with an A.B. in Economics and a J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law in 1949. He was a founding member of Beckman Lawson, LLP, served as an Allen County deputy prosecutor, and practiced law for more than half a century. He was a member of the Allen County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations. He served as president of the ACBA and Chairman of the ISBA House of Delegates. He served as a board member for countless community organizations, including Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend; Fort Wayne Philharmonic; and Allen County Society for Crippled Children and Adults (now Turnstone). He was a member of the Serra Club (now Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society) and life member of the Knights of Columbus. He married Betty Bireley on February 5, 1948, while on semester break from law school. She preceded him in death in 2000. He is survived by sons John of Indianapolis and Tom (Chris Jacob) of Boulder Creek, CA; daughter Maribeth (Kevin) Leininger of Fort Wayne; grandson Adam (Laura) Leininger of Indianapolis; granddaughter Abby Sauer of Henderson, KY; and companion Jane Keltch of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his brother George and daughter Teresa. Mass of Christian Burial is 1:30 pm, Friday, July 21 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 518 E. Dewald St., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8320 Covington Rd. with a rosary service at 7:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church and Turnstone, 3320 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2017
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Carol S. Beer, 79, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Adams Woodcrest. Carol was born on June 23, 1937 in Adams County, IN to the late Elton and Ann (Staley) Archer. Carol married Wendell J. Beer. Carol was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church. She played piano for many years for the local churches. She was a homemaker and retired from General Electric with 25 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Wendell J. Beer of Decatur; three sons, Victor D. and Kevin J. Beer both of Decatur and Brian R. Beer of Billings, MT; a daughter, Wendey J. (Dan) Towne of Gilbert, AZ; a brother, Dave Archer of Mexico; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home, followed by a 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service. Memorials are to Union Chapel UM Church or Family Life Care-Hospice.
Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, March 13, 2017
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Richard Loyd Beltz, 94, passed Friday, June 30, 2017. Born in Allen County he was one of two sons to the late, Harry and Eula (Scott) Beltz. He served his country in the Army during WWII. Richard retired from GTE and then started volunteering with Aboite Township Fire Dept. for over 30 years. He was a member of Trier Ridge Community Church. He is survived by his sons, David (Candy) Beltz of Wolcottville and Ben (Deana) Beltz Columbia City; four grandchildren, Adam, Brian, Logan and Faith; and two great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Mary Ellen Beltz; and a brother, Paul Beltz. Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours prior to the service. Pastor Jeff Berry of Stroh Church of God will be officiating. He will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers preferred memorials are to the Aboite Township Fire Dept.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 1, 2017
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Judy E. Bergman, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at her home in Fort Wayne. Born in Athens, OH, Judy worked as a real estate agent with Century 21 Bradley for over 20 years. She was a member of American Legion Post 47 and 409, and Old Fort Mustanger Car Club. Judy enjoyed singing karaoke to Patsy Kline, line dancing, and most of all spending time with her seven grandsons. Surviving are her husband, Donald Bergman of Fort Wayne; daughter, Kimee (Timothy) Hines of Fort Wayne, and Vickee (Wesley) Harding of Hamilton, IN; son, Thomas (Shana) Bergman of Woodburn, IN; grandsons, Braden (Fiancé, Kaihla Wicker), Brock, Ryne, Bryce, Mason, Collin, and Dalten; brothers, John Butsco of Columbus, OH, Frederick Collins of Lindon, MI, and Edward (Dotty) Collins of Manchester, NH. Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Collins; brother, Robert Collins; and sister, Karen Barnes. Service is 10:30 am, Monday, July 10, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling also on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse or to the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 6, 2017
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December 29, 1942 -- June 12, 2017
Edna C. Bontrager, 74, of LaGrange, died at 3:45 am, on Monday, June 12, at Life Care Center, LaGrange. She was born on December 29, 1942, in LaGrange County, to Clarence and Emma (Miller) Yoder. On February 13, 1964 at Emma Mennonite Church she married Levi E. Bontrager; he died September 2, 2006. Surviving is a sister, Sarah (John) Schlabach of Topeka and a brother, Wayne (Naomi) Yoder of Middlebury. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Lloyd Yoder. Edna was a homemaker and a part-time house cleaner. She was a former member of Plato Mennonite Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday June 14, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10:00 am funeral service on Thursday, June 15, also at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Pastor Mark Suever. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to the LaGrange County Food and Clothes Basket.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 13, 2017
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May 13, 1960 -- June 14, 2017
Perry M. Bontrager, 57, of Kendallville, formerly of Honeyville, died at 7:49 am, on Wednesday, June 14 at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1960, in LaGrange County, to Monroe and Mary Ellen (Schrock) Bontrager. Surviving are four sisters, Elizabeth (Melvin) Miller of Hutchinson, KS, Erma (Marlin) Schrock of Shipshewana, Sue (Doug) Weaver of Bristol, Irene (Herbert) Miller of Arthur, IL; four brothers, Freeman (Mary) Bontrager of Millersburg, Harley (Karen) Bontrager of Morristown, IN, Vernon (Ina) Bontrager of North Port, FL, Steve (Joan) Bontrager of Millersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Bontrager. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Friday, June 16 at the Freeman Bontrager residence, 4525 South 1125 West, Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 17 also at the residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Harley Bontrager and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Honeyville Cemetery, Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 15, 2017
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Carol S. Borches, 79, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Cincinnati, OH, Carol was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Three of Carol's passions in life were her grandchildren, gardening, and playing cards. Surviving are her Spouse of 47 years, Donald Borches, of Fort Wayne; son, Robert H (Kelly) Wilson of Valparaiso; daughter, Patty (Greg) Ingermann of Fort Wayne; sister, Judy (Pete) Erschell of Fort Thomas, KY; sister, Cathy Schulz of Naperville, IL; and 4 grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by father, George Gainer; mother, Laura Gainer; and son, Jeffrey Wilson. Service is 11:00 am, Friday July 7, 2017 at Bethel United Methodist Church with an hour calling prior, with Pastor Brian Campbell officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Society, Diabetes Association, or National Kidney Foundation.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 1, 2017
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Benjamin James Bowdon, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Ben was born on April 4, 1924 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the son of the late Dewey and Agnes Bowdon. Ben served as a Radioman Second Class in the Navy during World War II in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, seeing action in North Africa, Italy and Normandy. Ben graduated from St. Louis University in 1948. Ben married Becky Portell in 1950 in Crystal City, MO and shared 52 wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 2002. After obtaining his Master's Degree, Ben worked as the Vice President of Metals Management at Essex Group INC until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church as well as Fort Wayne Senior Golf League. Surviving are his son; James (Ellen) Bowdon; and 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, David R. Moore; daughter-in-law, Lisa Bowdon. He was preceded in death by his children; Kathleen L. Moore, David B. Bowdon; siblings, Dewey B. Bowdon and Betty J. Giwa; and longtime friend, Gail Milne. A Committal Service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6600 Covington Road Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday July 1, 2017 at 11AM with Deacon Jim Kitchens officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Ben's Alma Mater Saint Louis University by visiting giving@slu.edu .Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Chapel.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 29, 2017
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Bondolyn Ann (Danzer) Carunchia, 87, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 12:35 p.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. She was born August 20, 1929, in South Bend to Earl H. and Bonita A. (Rider) Danzer. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1947. On September 20, 1956, in Brimfield she married Anthony Carunchia. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1992. Bonnie, as she was known to most people, and her husband, Tony, were long-time Kendallville business owners as part of Carunchia Bros., Inc. which also included Tony's brother, Vincent. The Foodtown Shopping Center and the V&A Restaurant were just two of several Kendallville businesses owned by the company over a period in excess of 40 years. Bonnie was also very active in the community as a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Elks Lodge, and the Moose Lodge for many years. She also enjoyed travelling all over the world. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mark A. and Linda (Schurr) Carunchia of Auburn; two grandchildren, Katie and Eric Whiteford of Marysville and Travis Carunchia of Auburn; two step-grandchildren, Mary Carunchia of Texas and Anthony Carunchia of Miami, Florida; and two nieces, Linda Middleton of Garrett and Deb Brand of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Donaldson and Shirley Parker; and two brothers, Arthur Danzer and Robert Danzer. Private graveside services will be held at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. Preferred memorials are to the Anthony and Bondolyn Carunchia Scholarship Fund at East Noble High School for a student pursuing a career in business and may be sent to Campbell & Fetter Bank, 126 South Orchard Street, Kendallville, Indiana, 46755, or left at Young Family Funeral Home.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 12, 2017
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Sylvia Christon , 90, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017.Surviving are 3 sons, Andy (Mary) Christon of Saint Augustine, FL, Ron (Leslie) Christon of Smyrna, GA, Kim Christon of Fort Wayne, Grandchildren Laura (Craig) VanHorn, Marla (Jason,)Hawk ,Jill Christon, Andy (Erica) Christon, Kevin (Shawn) Christon, Alex Christon ; great-grand children, Roxanne VanHorn, Lexi VanHorn, Macie, Ansley and Hallie Christon, Jarret Hawk . Sylvia was preceded in death by husband Sam Christon.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 21, 2017
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Debra K. Clark, 47, died Thursday June 29, 2017. She was born April 26, 1970 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Dennis and Jane Rice. Debra worked for Shambaugh & Sons. Surviving are her children, Brandon Clark and Bianca (Keion Pernell) Tawdul, siblings, Dennis Rice Jr. and Doreena (Todd) Bowser and 2 grandchildren. Services are 5:00 p.m. Thursday July 6, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd. with viewing one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 3, 2017
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Margaret A. Colchin, 85, of Avilla formerly of Fort Wayne left this world on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Margaret was born on August 30, 1926 in Adams County to the late Leo J. and Ada A. (Lafferty) Weber. On May 3, 1954 she married Max E. Colchin. Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel in Fort Wayne and a 1944 graduate of Central Catholic H.S. She was a buyer for Wolf & Dessauer, a consultant for The Bridal Shop and worked as a teller for Standard Federal Bank. She also volunteered in the dental clinic at Matthew 25. "Her wit & wisdom will live on in her children, grandchildren, and all those she met on her journey through life." Survivors include her husband of 58 years Max E. "Lightning" Colchin of Avilla; three sons Larry E. (Patricia) Colchin of Ft. Wayne, Patrick J. (Nellie Landeros) Colchin of Bonita, CA and Neil T. (Lynn) Colchin of Ft. Wayne; three daughters Ellen K. (Thomas) White, Eve M. Colchin and Anne E. (Dennis) Ulman all of Ft. Wayne; a sister Patricia A. Baker of Forest Grove, Oregon; 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandchild Benjamin Ulman, 2 sisters Harriet Bouillon and Elizabeth Faurote Smith. Visitation will be on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel followed by a 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the church. The Rev. Fr. Stephen Colchin will be presiding and burial is in St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Memorials are to St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel Improvement Fund.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, August 28, 2012
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Nancy L. Cornett, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Born in Albion, Indiana, Nancy was the daughter of the late Bishop J. Claude and Dora Lawson. Nancy worked with Parkview Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 2005. She was an active member of First Pentecostal Church, Warsaw United Pentecostal Church, and most recently of Victory Life Church. Nancy was faithful, giving, loving, and servant for the Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. Nancy enjoyed fishing, corn hole, along with singing, and playing the piano and organ. Surviving are her husband, R. Doyle Cornett of New Haven; children, R. Bryan (Benita) Cornett of Rockwood, TN, Kimberly (Rev. Craig) St. Myers of Fort Wayne, Karen (Wayne) Bell of Shamrock, TX, Karla (Rev. Wilson) Murphy of Potts Camp, MS, Randy (Elaina) Goins of Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; siblings, James J.C. (Elaine) Lawson of Fort Wayne, Carolyn Whitman of New Haven, and Phyllis (James) Weber of Conyers, GA. Nancy was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Rev. Russell McMaster, and brother-in-law, Earl Whitman. Service is 11:00 am, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at First Pentecostal Church, 935 Farwood Ave with calling one hour prior, Rev. Gregory Fries officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Victory Life Church Building Fund or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; June 19, 2017
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Ben David Crist, 66, of Bluffton, South Carolina, and formerly of Fort Wayne died Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born January 29, 1951, in Fort Wayne to Robert and Leona (Marhenke) Crist. On November 23, 2001, in Kendallville he married Diane L. Schoonover. He retired in 2007 after 30 years at Dana's Spicer Axle Division in Fort Wayne. After 25 years at Dana, he decided he would get the Dana diamond necklace for his wife and wait for another five years to retire in order to get the diamond ring for himself. But, of course, it was his 30th year of employment with Dana when they did away with bonus gifts. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon, Michigan, and Island Lutheran Church in Hilton Head, South Carolina. As a young child, Ben played football and baseball for the Fort Wayne Police League. He loved growing up in Fort Wayne and sharing stories of his childhood with friends, uncles, aunts, and dear cousins. Ben loved taking vacations and little trips. He thoroughly enjoyed their last trip to the Virgin Islands, and was looking forward to the next one to the California coast, which was to have started in Glendora, where Diane took her first teaching call in 1976. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, being on the water, fishing, and golfing. But, most of all, Ben loved helping others and became a volunteer for the Beaufort Historical Museum. He also enjoyed collecting items for Operation Christmas Child and scored a big hit a few weeks ago when he purchased 50 pairs of socks for five dollars. Surviving are his wife, Diane L. Crist of Bluffton, South Carolina; and a nephew, Steven Crist of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, William Crist and Robert Crist. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Rev. David Grimm of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon, Michigan, officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 12 p.m. in Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Calling will be Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials may be made to the Bronson Public Library or to St. Paul Lutheran Church for Operation Christmas Child.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 23, 2017
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Nova E. "Ed" DeWitt, 94, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Born in Eckerty, Indiana, Ed was the son of the late Roy and Fern DeWitt. He worked at International Harvester for over 40 years, before his retirement. Ed enjoyed fishing, reading, and spending time with his family. Surviving are his daughter, Pamela DeWitt of Fort Wayne; son, Edward (Diane) DeWitt; and grandsons, Adam and Jacob DeWitt. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Ellenora DeWitt, and two siblings. Service is 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior. Calling at the funeral home Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 1, 2017
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Robert "Bob" James Didier, 89, of Columbia City passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on April 2, 1928, the son of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Woenker) Didier. Bob was involved in sports including, basketball, football and track. He went to state and got 1st place in track during his high school career at Central Catholic High School. Bob was involved in Boy Scouts for a number of years. He retired from Old Fort Supply Co. where he was a truck driver for 46 years. Bob helped with the Construction of the Old Fort in downtown Fort Wayne. He enjoyed nature, riding his bike, watching IU and Notre Dame Basketball, and served in the Army reserves for 8 years. He is survived by his children; John (Debbie) Didier of Ft. Wayne, IN, Mary Merryman of Florida, Angela Didier of Massachusetts, Darren (Marcia) of Kentucky, Melissa Robbins and Rebecca McCoy of Columbia City; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Didier; and great-grandson Deangelo Didier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10AM at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Calhoun St. Ft. Wayne, IN 46802. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park 1140 Lake Ave. Ft. Wayne, IN 46805 from 4-8pm with a Rosary Service at 4:30pm. Burial will take place in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen County Right to Life
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 9, 2017
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Clara R. Dison, 79, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Lake City, TN, Clara enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. She enjoyed sewing, adored her children, and liked to cook. Surviving are her daughter, Chanie (Don) Organ of Fort Wayne and son, Stephen (Cheryl) Dison of Franklin, OH; granddaughters, Andrea Lindsey and Stephanie (Christopher) McCoy; grandsons, Eric Dison, Benjamin (Miles) West, Matthew (Angela) Organ; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and sister, Betty Carrier of Bristol, TN. Clara was preceded in death by father, Claude Curnutt and mother, Lillian Curnutt. A celebration of life service is 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 23, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Calling an hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Heartland Hospice, heartlandhospicefund.org.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 19, 2017
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Sam Filippou died peacefully July 18, 2017 at Parkview Supportive Care Unit. Born December 14, 1941 in Polipotamos, Florina, Greece, he migrated to America in 1955. He joined the US Army and was a Green Beret, which was one of his proudest accomplishments. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor Degree in Microbiology. He went to work with his father Von at The Rib Room and he was known for cooking "the best filet in town." In 1992 he became an owner and that was his passion until he retired in 2015. Sam was a very hardworking man and his first priority was always his family. When he wasn't at The Rib Room his hobby was computers and everything electronic. He was a good and kind man and who will be missed by many. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Ursula Filippou; daughters JoAnn (Larry) Slater, Aliki (Beto) Magana, and Christina Filippou all of Fort Wayne. His 2 grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Sophia and Sebastian Magana both of Fort Wayne; loving sisters, Kullie (Chris) Raptis of Northbrook IL, and Tina (Gregory) Doublas of Fort Wayne; 4 nephews, Niko Raptis of Northbrook IL, Chris Raptis of Fort Wayne, Evangelos Doublas of Fort Wayne, and George Doublas of Fort Wayne; and his very dear friends George and Vicky Nasalaris and Pedro and Sharon Ledo as well as many other close friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents Evangelos "Von" and Fani Filippou. We would like to thank everyone from the Parkview Supportive Care Unit for the excellent care they took of Sam. Service is 11:00 am, Monday, July 24, 2017 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Rd., with Entry Prayers at 10:00 am and calling one hour prior to service. Calling also Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7:30 pm. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Parkview Randallia Supportive Care Unit or Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 19, 2017
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Norma Jean Fincher, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was born in Peru, IN on March 30, 1927 to the late James H. and Ruby Fincher. She was a member of Indiana University Alumni, Purdue University Xi Nu at large, Sigma Theta International Nursing Honor Society, Northeast Region Nursing, ISNA, and ANA. She also volunteered at St. Charles school. Her hobbies included reading, playing tennis, golfing, and downhill skiing. Norma Jean was a registered nurse graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Kokomo, IN. She attended Indiana University and obtained a B.S. in Nursing. She then went on to Purdue University and obtained a M.S. in Educational Administration. Norma also attended Ball State University earning post graduate credit in nursing. She went on to serve as the Head Nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo, IN, previously known as St. Joseph's. She was also a staff O.R. nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital Los Angeles, California; Assistant Supervisor O.R. at I.U Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN; Instructor at Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN; Professor of Nursing Department at IPFW Fort Wayne, IN. She loved the holidays, and being with her family and close friends who she considered family as well. Surviving are her nieces and nephews; Robert (Dorothy) Fincher, Kenneth (Nancy) Fincher, Jeff Fincher, Susan (Kyle) Adkins, Missi (Shawn) Findley; sister-in-law, Emma Jean Fincher; 10 great nieces and nephews; and 8 great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard L. and Howard E. Fincher. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 1:00PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling 1 hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to Purdue School of Nursing or St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial to take place in Mount Hope Cemetery 411 N. Grant St. Peru, IN 46970.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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Lois J. Fisher, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Born in Monroeville, Indiana, Lois was the daughter of the late Cleo and Alma Gilbert. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. During her working years she was a sales clerk for several company's before her retirement in 1980. Lois enjoyed bowling, fishing, going to fairs, festivals, concerts, being at the lakes, and spending time at her time share in Tennessee. One thing was for sure Lois was always on "The Go." Surviving are her children; William Fisher, Jr., Robert E. (Theresa) Fisher, Sheila (Richard) Fenton, Tina (David) Hoelle all of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Lois was preceded in death by her husband William Fisher, Sr; four infant siblings, and brothers Alvin and Bud Gilbert. Service is 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with calling from 12:00 pm until the service, Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Boys Town or Disabled American Veterans.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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Arthur N. Flotow, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Heritage Park Health Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Arthur retired as a Master Sargent from the United States Air Force after 31 years of service. He served in both the Army and US Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. After his retirement he worked as a truck driver for A.B.F. trucking Co. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Koreans War Veterans Association,. Surviving are daughters, Diane (Eric) Kennedy,Cindy Fisher, Debbie (Gary) Clark, Jeanette (David) Schuerman, Michelle Newgent; sons, Dennis Flotow, Daniel (Wendy) Flotow, Jeremy (Michelle) Flotow; 2 sisters Linda and Phyllis and a host grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded death by the love of his life, Ann Flotow; sons David and Doug Flotow, daughter Dawn Flotow and a grandson. 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral service is 11:00 am, Monday, June 26, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with Fr Robert Garrow officiating. Calling from 9:00 am until service time. Burial in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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Willowdean "Dee" Franklin, 83, was promoted to Glory on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was born January 9, 1934, in LaGrange, IN to the late Ova E. and Esther (Harding) Combs. Dee was a piano teacher who loved bringing the best out of her students. She attended Sherman Street Church of God and Woodview Church of God, where she played the organ. She last served at The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center, playing the piano in worship for the beneficiaries and their families. Dee, loved dogs and always had one to cherish. Her home was filled with "pretties" that brought her joy. In recent years, she helped keep the publishers of adult coloring books in business as she colored several pictures every day. She had a beautiful soprano voice and often joined in with her high tenor harmony. She loved to collect recipes and cook and bake, often supplying friends and neighbors with cookies. We will always remember the fun she would bring to the party, the hours and hours of games around the kitchen table and the houseplants that she lovingly cared for. Willowdean is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clarence Franklin, her son, Douglas (Michelle) Franklin and daughters, Jackie (Dana) Brady and Rhonda Franklin. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Emily (Mike) Van De Voorde, Justin (Beth) Brady, Eric Franklin, Ellen (Dan) Vance, Kati (Travis Nichols) and Kyle Brady. She has 13 great-grandchildren, Ruthie and Allison Van De Voorde, Mason, Ethan and Lola Brady, Isaac and Sophia Franklin, Xavier and Ayden Moore and Lincoln Vance, Morgan and Carter Nichols and Lily Craig. A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 10:30 a.m., June 23, 2017 at Westview Alliance Church, 9804 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials are to The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; June 20, 2017
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Norma Jean Francis, 87, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. Surviving are her loving husband of 67 years, James Francis; sons, James E. Francis; Frank Francis; daughter, Jill M. (Chris Bates) Diedring; grandchildren, Samuel Francis, Adam Slen, Benjamin Diedring; Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles C. and Minnie M. Bolinger, 6 sisters and 5 brothers. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and Parkview Home Health and Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 13, 2017
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Marinell Fry, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Celebrating Marinell 7:00 pm, Friday May 26, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home,Friday, May 26, 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Private burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 23, 2017
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KATHERINE L. GALLMEYER, 86, of Indianapolis, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. Born Aug. 12, 1923, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late, George P. and Ethel D. (Peterson) Kuntz. She married Richard D. Gallmeyer on Nov. 30, 1946; he preceded her in death. She was a 1941 graduate of South Side High School, Fort Wayne. She earned a B.A. degree in French from Indiana University, in 1945. She was active in the Indianapolis Sailing Club for many years. She kept up with current events and enjoyed her circle of friends. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara A. (Richard) Cochrane of Fort Wayne and Patricia A. Gallmeyer of Indianapolis; sister, Margaret A. (Paul) Scheele of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, George (Phyllis) Kuntz of Naples, Fla.; grandson, Rick (Jennifer) Cochrane of Crewe, Va.; one great-grandson; and 12 nieces and nephews..
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, September 30, 2009
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August 13, 1963 -- June 3, 2017
Sheila J. Gannon, 53, of Middlebury died at 4:52 pm on Saturday, June 3, at her residence. She was born on August 13, 1963, in Goshen to Thomas and Joan (Breniser) Gannon. Survivors include her mother in Middlebury; two sisters, Jackie Gannon of Plymouth, Patty (Rod) Stump of Nappanee; two brothers, Mark (Tracie) Gannon, David (Kris) Gannon all of Middlebury; 15 nieces and nephews, six great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Sheila had attended ADEC and was a huge sports fan, especially following the Chicago Bears and Notre Dame Football. She loved truck rides with her family, strawberry milkshakes, swimming, music and singing. She was always attracted to people in uniform, particularly policeman. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. There will be one hour of visitation prior the 1:00 pm Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bristol. Services will be conducted by Father Robert Van Kempen. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to either A.D.E.C., The Chiara Home of South Bend or Project Promise.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 4, 2017
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John F. Gaughan, 89, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at his home in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Evanston, IL, he graduated from St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL. John enlisted in the Marine Corp during WWII, directly out of high school, and served for 5 1/2 years -- 16 months in North China and 9 months on Guam. After serving our country, John graduated from Quincy College in Illinois in 1953, and in 1957 he earned a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Xavier University. John served for 57 years in Catholic secondary education in Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. He began his teaching and coaching career at Ottawa Marquette High School in Illinois, which was followed by a stint at Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati. John taught and coached for 8 years at Bishop Luers in Ft. Wayne, and for 11 years at St. Bede Academy. The Gaughan family returned to Indiana where he served as Principal at Bishop Dwenger High School for 15 years. He then spent 16 years as an administrator in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese Catholic Schools Office. John was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash in 1994, and inducted into the Indiana High School Hall of Fame in 2010. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia Marie (Murphy) Gaughan of Fort Wayne, IN; children, John F. (Rebecca) Gaughan II, Barney (Eileen) Gaughan, Michael (Mary Ann) Gaughan, Patrick (Christy) Gaughan, Mary Pat (Kyle) Eppele, Thomas (Sandra) Gaughan, Rev. Joseph Gaughan, Martin (Megan) Gaughan, Kelly Ann (William) Hokanson; 28 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his father, Michael Gaughan, mother, Katherine Gaughan, brother Martin Gaughan, sisters Rosemary Miller and Kathleen Pecorari, son Daniel Anthony Gaughan, and grandson Nicholas Haley Gaughan. The Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 10:30 AM, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, will preside. Calling will also be held Monday, March 20, 2017, from 4 - 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to the Tuition Assistance Fund at Most Precious Blood Catholic School, 1515 Barthold Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 17, 2017
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William Earl "Bill" Gay, 77, of Avilla died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. He moved to this area in 1972, coming from Detroit. Mr. Gay had worked in the printing and binding industry. Bill enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was born March 27, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earl T. and Margaret (Roach) Gay. On June 9, 1962, in Detroit he married Peggy L. Kemerly. She survives in Avilla. Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Chad and Kristi Gay of Fort Wayne and Kirk and Kim Gay of Oviedo, Florida; two granddaughters, Katherine Gay and Kenna Gay; and a sister, Louise Gay of Novi, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty Wieczorek; and a brother, Donald Gay. Arrangements are pending.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; May 17, 2017
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Norman Joseph Gerardot, 87, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in New Haven, IN, Norman graduated from Central Catholic High School. He was a machinist with General Electric for 22 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Norman loved to fish, play euchre, and square dance. He was an avid IU and Notre Dame fan, but his true passion was spending time with his loving family. Surviving are his wife, Carol R Gerardot of Fort Wayne, IN; children, Larry (Judy) Gerardot of Fort Wayne, IN; Ron (Sue) Gerardot of Montgomery, IL; Maureen (Bill) McAfee of Fort Wayne, IN; Pam Owens of Fort Wayne, IN; Laura (Tom) Hattery of Churubusco, IN; Rene (Jeff) Moring of Fort Wayne, IN; Carla (Iftekhar) Mohamedali of Kendallville, IN; Cheryl Marchant of Dallas, TX; daughter-n-law Kim Gerardot of Fort Wayne, IN; 26 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren, a brother, Jim (Linda) Gerardot of New Haven, IN; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Tracey of Peru, IN. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Helen Gerardot, sons, Norman E. Gerardot, Kevin Gerardot, and sister, Teresa Campbell. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Friday, June 30, 2017, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 1515 Barthold St. Fort Wayne, IN, with calling one hour prior, Fr Joseph Gaughan officiating. Calling also Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 pm with a Rosary, at 4:30 pm,at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN. Burial in Catholic Cemetery Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church or a mass in memory of Norman Gerardot.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 27, 2017
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Norma J. Gick, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her home in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family. Born in Detroit, MI, to the late Carmelo and Belva Liuzzo. Norma was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband of 47 years , Robert Alan Gick of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Robert C (Kelley) Gick of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Renee Spencer of Peebles, OH, brothers, Joseph (Karen) Liuzzo of MI; brother, Dennis (Kathy) Liuzzo of AL; sisters, Joyce (Bob) Serra of MI; Carol Green of MI; Linda (Dale) Beaske of IN; Mitzie (Steve) Tandy of MI; five grandchildren, Austin and Sabrina Conner, Jonathon, Christopher and Anna Gick. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Beverly Nowawski, brother Robert Liuzzo; sister-in law Shirley Liuzzo and a brother-in law, Larry Green. Service is 10:00 am. July 15, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior, Rev. Douglas Croucher officiating. Calling also Friday, July 14, 2017, from 2 - 5 & 7- 9 pm at the funeral home, Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Diabetes Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 12, 2017
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Leona L. Grimes, 77, of Kendallville died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 12:50 p.m. in Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born April 6, 1940, in Omer, Michigan, to Nelson and Lillian (Bordeau) Lee. Mrs. Grimes retired as an administrative secretary for Complete Design in Flint, Michigan. She had lived in this area for six years, coming from Burton, Michigan. Leona was very spiritual in her faith. She enjoyed golfing and dearly loved her dogs. Her family meant the world to her. Surviving are a son, Jeff (Tricia) McAllister of Kendallville; two daughters, Veronica (David) Brown of Waco, Texas, and Natalie (Joe) Polzin of St. Paul, Minnesota; ten grandchildren, Sarah (Doug) Holliday, Matthew Silva, Abby (Corey) Caldwell, Bradley (Jessica Victorino) Silva, Emalee Robinson, Andrew Polzin, Adam Polzin, Michael Polzin, Cassie Polzin, and Luke Polzin; 13 great-grandchildren; a great great-granddaughter; a brother, Don (Jackie) Lee of AuGres, Michigan; a sister, Pat (Jake) Jacek of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Delmar Grimes in 2009; and a brother, Clifford Lee. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in AuGres, Michigan. Preferred memorials are to the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman Street, Kendallville, Indiana, 46755 or to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 3, 2017
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Benjamin L. Grose, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was raised in Paint Creek, WV, the son of the late Haymond and Jessie Grose. Ben was a member of Victory Life Church in New Haven, IN. He worked as a pipefitter and welder for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 166 for 30 years before his retirement in 1997. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Janis C. Grose; children, Benjamin R. Grose, Gary (Katy) D. Grose, and John (Mata) Grose; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven L. Grose. Visitation will be held on at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Friday, July 21, 2017 from 4-8pm. Funeral service will be Saturday July 22, 2017 also at the funeral home at 11:00AM. Burial will take place at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, In. Memorial Contributions may be made to Victory Life Church in New Haven, IN or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 19, 2017
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Earl R. Harkins, 89, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at University Park Nursing Center in Fort Wayne. Earl was an inspector at New Haven Wire and Cable Co. retiring in 1986. Surviving are a daughter, Jan (Tom) Dague of Fort Wayne; sons Joe (Sherry) Harkins, Thomas (Trine) Harkins, Greenville, SC. Six grandchildren Chris and Josh Hogle, Nick (Mary) and Alex Harkins, Korbyn (Tawney) and Dillyn (Lisle) Harkins, A private Celebration of Life Service will be held by the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 23, 2017
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Denise M. (Groh) Harmeyer, 58, passed away March 12, 2017. Denise was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Coleen Groh. Surviving are her sons, Christopher (Amanda) Hinen; Matthew (Victoria) Hinen; daughter, Chelsea (Michael Gunderson ) Harmeyer; grandchildren, Zoe, Hunter, Levi, Breyden, Caelyn and Addison Hinen; siblings, William (Toni Heiney) Groh; Kevin (Anita) Groh; Susan (Jerry) Archer; Vickie Cartwright; and Stacey (Jason) Varney. She was preceded in death by husband, David.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 13, 2017
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Trent Charles Heinemeyer, 60, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Trent was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and was the son of the late Ray Heinemeyer and Marilyn Heinemeyer who survives. He attended Bismarck High School, Bismarck Junior College, and received a B.S. degree in business from the University of North Dakota. He graduated from UND School of Law in 1982, and later received a degree in accounting from UND. He also added the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation to his list of educational accomplishments. Trent worked in the oil and gas industry as an attorney, and later became the Deputy Insurance Commissioner for the state of North Dakota. Following that, Trent served as Managing Counsel for the Product and Regulatory Services Department of GE Insurance Solutions Legal Division. He was also involved in entrepreneurial endeavors. In 2004 Trent joined MedPro Group in Fort Wayne, Indiana as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary until his passing. Trent assumed a vital role in the family after his dad's passing in 1988. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother, and was extremely selfless, always putting family first in his life. He enjoyed spending time at the lake with his wife and son, and was continuously planning for the future. Trent is survived by his wife Roberta "Bobbi" Heinemeyer of Fort Wayne; mother Marilyn Heinemeyer of Bismarck, ND; son Jacob Heinemeyer of Fort Wayne; siblings, Monte (Michelle Bachmeier) Heinemeyer of Bismarck, ND; Tammy (Tom) Pray of Lake Havasu City, AZ; and Darin (Denise) Heinemeyer of Minneapolis, MN. Gathering of friends and family will be held Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 5 pm to 7 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 25, 2017
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Melissa Ann Henderson, 49, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Omaha, NE, Melissa worked as a manager in fine dining at several locations around Fort Wayne. She most recently worked as a teacher's assistant where she enjoyed working with children. Surviving are her daughters, Megan (Jeffe Sheppard) Henderson, Madison Clegg, and Mackenzie Clegg all of Fort Wayne; father, J. Patrick (Mary) Henderson of Sarasota, FL; mother, Alice Henderson of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Jordan, and Justin Sheppard; and Madison and Mackenzie's father, John Clegg of Fort Wayne. Calling is Monday, June 26, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to her children and grandchildren.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 23, 2017
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Marjorie A. Henschen, 93, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Tipton Place in Huntington. Born in Napoleon, OH, Marjorie worked as a Sales Clerk with House of Golden for 15yrs years, retiring in 1962. She was a talented seamstress and business woman most of her life. Surviving are her son, Kent (Lisa) Henschen of Big Bend, WI; brother, James (Sharon) Bruns of Angola; sisters, Jean Krinn of Roanoke and Nancy Loebert of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Lauren and Colin; and great-grandchildren, Jackson and Bennett. Marjorie was preceded in death by father, Richard H. Bruns; mother, Sarah V. Bruns; husband, Robert H. Henschen; son, Douglas Henschen; brother, Richard Bruns, and sister, Joann Hageman. Service is 1:30 pm, June 23, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Chaplain Forrest Tabor officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 20, 2017
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April 8, 1931 -- May 27, 2017
Jay Hershberger, 86, of Goshen, formerly of Millersburg, died at 8:24 pm on Saturday, May 27, at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Elkhart County to John and Fannie (Nisley) Hershberger. On October 7, 1951 in Elkhart County he married Ruby Ellen Eash, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter, Rose Ann (Harold) Stutzman of Millersburg; three sons, Gary (LuAnn) Hershberger of Goshen, Jeryl (Trish) Hershberger of Goshen, Mark (Glenda) Hershberger of Beaufort, SC; eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Hershberger of Wakarusa and Mary Rheinheimer of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ervin Hershberger, Calvin Hershberger and Lloyd Hershberger. Jay was a farmer, truck driver for Fidler Concrete, Goshen and drove a school bus for the Millersburg Schools. He enjoyed camping, hunting small game, gardening and cutting wood. He liked entertaining people and would often make popcorn with red hots for his guests. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren on the family farm. He was a current member of Maple City Chapel, Goshen and a former 30 year member of Benton Mennonite Church where he was very active as an usher and ran the sound system. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 30, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. Friends and family will gather at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 31, at the Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen for a graveside service. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00 am at the Maple City Chapel, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Pastor Gary Miller. Memorials may be given to Missionary Ventures, an organization that Jay's grandson and his family are serving as missionaries for in Peru, South America.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 28, 2017
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ALICE K. HOLLABAUGH, 81, of Auburn, died Monday morning, June 19, 2006, at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born March 19, 1925, in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Inez A. (Bishop) Wallace. She married Robert C. Hollabaugh on Nov. 21, 1951, in Angola; he preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star 386. Surviving are her son, daughter, and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edwin B. Wallace and Marion E. Wallace. Funeral services at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, with Pastor Steve Evans officiating. Burial in White City Cemetery.
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ROBERT C. HOLLABAUGH, 87, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. Born Jan. 9, 1918, in Spencerville, he was the son of the late Frank and Nora (Carbaugh) Hollabaugh. He married Alice K. Wallace on Nov. 22, 1951 in Angola. He retired after 30 years from Dana Corporation of Fort Wayne. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the Leo American Legion Post 409. Surviving are his wife, Alice K. Hollabaugh, a son, daughter, three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Bernard; and one sister, Elizabeth Hollabaugh. Services were at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral home, Spencerville. Burial in White City Cemetery, Spencerville, with Military graveside service.
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Virginia Vera "Ginny" Hollister, 98, passed from this life into her heavenly home on July 6, 2017. She was born on April 17, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her life she enjoyed many roles. She was above all a mother first, but was involved as a secretary in the family business, and in her later years was a volunteer at Lutheran Hospital and proceeded to become a paid employee for total service of eighteen years. She left their employ one month shy of her ninetieth birthday. She was an avid reader and often said she traveled the world through her books. She read a book a day until age ninety-six. She was a woman of great faith and served in many capacities in the churches that she attended throughout her life. She is survived by her children, Judith (John) Sauer of Fort Wayne, Diane (Bud) Marbaugh of Albion, IN, Virginia Ricks of Fort Wayne, Russell (Sheryl) Hollister of Ossian, IN, and Patricia (Rick) Phipps of San Diego, CA, and sister-in-law Ruth Burk of Warren, MI. She leaves behind twelve grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, and seventeen great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Robert, parents, Edith Burk and Raymond Kain, stepfather Leonard Burk, brother Richard Burk, and great-granddaughter, Amber Lynn Moore. Funeral service is 11:00 am Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Chapel, 2505 West Hamilton Road South, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior to the service. Calling also from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, July 14, 2017 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers preferred memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org, Guide Dogs for the Blind, www.guidedogs.com, or the charity of your choice.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 10, 2017
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Nathan "Nate" T. Horton, 97, of Fort Wayne, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2017 while a resident at Sycamore Villages in Fort Wayne. Born November 10, 1919 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Lola (Driskill) Horton and Leo Horton of Big Spring, Texas. He served in the Army in the 45th Division and in the Army Air Corp as a pilot in World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma in 1948 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Nate worked as an executive at General Electric in Fort Wayne, Syracuse, New York, Patterson, New Jersey, and again in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Orchard Ridge Country Club, The Chapel, The Friends of the Allen County Public Library, and SCORE. Nate enjoyed reading, playing golf and bridge with his wife, and friends, and being with his siblings, children and grandchildren. He had a keen sense of humor which was passed on to his family. Surviving are his children, Thomas (Lynda) Horton and Michael (Suzanne) Horton, both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Elizabeth West of Noblesville, John (Kristen) Horton of Fort Wayne, Katherine (Brad) Sugarman of Indianapolis, Abigail (John) Wright of Columbus, Mary Horton of Indianapolis, and Rachel Horton of Bloomington; great-grandchildren, Kate and Lilly West, Brady, Connor and Madeline Horton, Gavin Wright, and Gus and Ben Sugarman; and his brother, Joe (Patti) Horton of Big Spring, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth (Lasater) Horton, his sister Helen Lawrence, and brothers J.B. Horton, Leo T. Horton, Jr. and Driskill Horton. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017, at The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814 with calling one hour prior. Private burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, Disabled American Veterans, and The Chapel.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, February 17, 2017
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February 13, 1929 -- June 3, 2017
Ervin D. Hostetler, 88, of Topeka, died at 11:30 am on Saturday, June 3 at his residence. He was born on February 13, 1929, in Elkhart County, to David V. and Mary Ann (Yoder) Hostetler. On April 23, 1953, in Honeyville, he married Lydia Raber, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, Joan (Allen) Wengerd of Blair, WI, Mary Etta (Paul) Nisley of Topeka; son, Marvin (Lena) Hostetler of LaGrange; 24 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Allen Hostetler; two brothers and three sisters. He worked at DA Hochstetler and Sons for 24 years as a machinist and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Monday, June 5 and all day Tuesday, June 6 at the family residence, 3185 West 350 South, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, June 7, also at the family residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Ervin Bontrager, Jr. and the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, LaGrange.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 4, 2017
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January 14, 1985 -- May 29, 2017
Esta Hostetler, 82, of Middlebury, formerly of Midland, MI. died at 10:30 pm on Monday, May 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1985 in Midland, MI, to Melvin and Luella (Short) Yoder. On April 8, 1978 in Goshen she married Eldon Hostetler, he died January 8, 2016. Survivors include three step-daughters, Mary Etta Yoder of Palmetto, FL, Ruby (Marvin) Wittmer of Goshen, LeAnn (Lamar) Hochstetler of Nappanee; three step-sons, Dale (Sharon Anderson) Hostetler of Union, MI, Robert (Angelika) Hostetler of Granger, Eldon (Pauline) Hostetler Jr. of Goshen; 10 step-grandchildren, 18 step-great grandchildren, three step great-great grandchildren, two sisters, Ethel Yoder of Saginaw, MI, Loretta (H. Delaney) Toner of Midland, MI; two brothers, Al (Bonnie) Yoder of Iowa City, IA, Merlin (Diane) Yoder of Austin, TX; 9 nieces and nephews, 17 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Leanna Keim, a brother, Milton Yoder, a great niece, Alexandria Vogt and her parents. As a young lady Esta stayed home her junior year from high school to help her mom with the new baby and household chores. She later graduated from Merrill High School with her sister, Leanna, as Valedictorian of their class. She worked as secretary for a few years at the High School before attending Eastern Mennonite College. She worked as a secretary at MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) in Pennsylvania, at Hesston Mennonite College in Hesston, KS, Midland Hospital in Midland, MI, and retired as secretary at Goshen Mennonite College, retiring in 1978. Her and her husband Eldon had many good times together working with their Hudson car projects, traveling, and spending time with family. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday June 2, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. Friends and family will gather for a graveside service at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 3, at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. A memorial service will follow the graveside at 10:00 am on Saturday at North Goshen Mennonite Church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Mark Schloneger. Memorials may be given to Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 30, 2017
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James Howard, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. James was a native and lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, IN. He worked as a crane operator with Fort Wayne Structural Steel for several years. He was a member of, Community of Christ Church. He loved music, spending time at the lake water skiing and was a car enthusiast. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Howard, mother, Eula Howard, brother, Jerry Howard, daughter, Heather Lambert of Fort Wayne, IN granddaughter, Alexis Lambert all of Fort Wayne. James was preceded in death by his father, John W. Howard, sister, Linda Howard. Service is 2 pm, Sunday July 2, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior. Calling also Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 3 - 5 pm & 7 - 9 pm at the funeral home. Graveside service Monday 1:30 pm at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Community of Christ Church. D.O. McComb & Sons.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 28, 2017
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Darrell L. Jeffrey, 55, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Darrell worked as a audio control tech with Wise-TV NBC 33 for 21 years, and most recently at Fort Wayne Auto Truck Auction. Surviving are his sister, Deloris (David) Carpenter; step-brother, Bob Bolenbaugh; brother, Daniel (Elizabeth) Jeffrey; brother, Robert (Michelle) Jeffrey; sister, Lisa Jeffrey; and several nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death his parents, Robert and Edna Jeffrey. Service is 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 22, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 12:00 pm noon. Calling also Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 19, 2017
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Dorman G. Keller, 93, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Covington Meadows in Fort Wayne. Born in South Bend, IN, Dorman worked as a Printer with Fort Wayne Type for 26 years, retiring in 1989. Dorman was a WWII Army Veteran. He was an original member of Calvary-Third United Presbyterian Church and presently a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his daughters, Linda S. Knepple of Fort Wayne and Laura D. (Robert) Scott of Murfreesboro, TN; son, Todd D (Debra) Keller of Monroe, NC; 7 Grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Dorman was preceded in death by wife of 58 years, Marilyn L. Keller; father; Glenn B. Keller; mother; Clara May Keller; and brother, Ralph Wayne Keller. Service is 2:00 pm, Friday, June 30, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Rev. Ann Pitman officiating. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Friday, June 30, 2017, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 28, 2017
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Myrtle C. Keller, 94, died Thursday June 22, 2017. She was born October 8, 1922 in New Johnsonville, TN to the late Walter and Georgia Frizzell. Myrtle retired from G.E. after 25 years where she tested motors. In her 60''s Myrtle took classes and began to paint landscapes in acrylics and oils that would hang in various public areas. Surviving are her sons, Robert (Donna) and Steve (Jan) Keller, 7 grandchildren, Hope, Matthew, Scott, Kimberly, Lieutenant Chris, Jeremy, Jason and 18 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Aaron, Alex, Antonio, Meghan, Bryan, Kay, Taya, Crissa, Cheyane, Austin, Kylee, Lily, Daisy, R.C., Tyler, Brittany and Aaron. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Keller in 2007 and a grandson Wesley and 13 siblings. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday June 27, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with viewing from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to; Heart~to~Heart Hospice or Alzheimer's Assoc. or The Cross Church.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; June 23, 2017
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Harley L. Kelly, 79, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at The Cedars in Leo-Cedarville. Surviving are his wife, Doris Kelly of Grabill, IN; sons, Shawn Lawrence (Rachel) Kelly, and Jacob Darwin (Krista) Kelly both of Fort Wayne; step-daughter, Donna Boyko of Hamilton, Ontario; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harley was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Grace Mae Kelly; and 13 brothers and sisters.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 23, 2017
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Brian Kennedy, 60, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2017 surrounded by his family. A resident of Fort Wayne, Brian was employed as a real estate agent, and later was the president of Kennedy Rayl Homes and owner of Kennedy Building Corporation. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Brian was a bright star in the lives of many people. "Dance with the Angels, Brian." Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Ellen Kennedy of Fort Wayne; and his mother, Margaret Hyde of Fort Wayne; and many loving family members. Brian was preceded in death by his father Charles Kennedy; brother, Charles Bruce Kennedy; and step-father, John Hyde. Services will be held at a later date. Entombment to take place at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Indiana Donor Network, 3760 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2017
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William "Ed" Kimbel, 67, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Ed was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Jane (Dixon) Kimbel. Ed was a Vietnam War Army veteran. He was an electrician and journeyman with General Motors for 30 years prior to retirement in 2016. He was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #111, UAW, IBEW #305. Ed was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Football fan. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, watching NASCAR, and wintering in Florida with his wife. Ed earned the titles of Mr. Fix It, and The Problem Solver. Ed was always there for his daughter Kendra's school activities. He was a loving husband, dad, brother, and uncle and will be missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his wife, Debra (Jump) Kimbel of Ossian; daughter, Kendra (Brandon) Radu of Fort Wayne; brother Kirk (Avis) Kimbel of Lincolnshire, IL; sister, Vicki (Patrick) Lineback of Myrtle Beach, SC, along with many nieces and nephews. Service is 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior, Pastors Forrest Van Gundy and Will Smith officiating. Calling at the funeral home Monday, March 20, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Memorials may be made to IBEW local #305 Apprenticeship Scholarship Fund.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 17, 2017
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Lois J. Klinker, 91 years old of Monroeville, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Parkview Hospital-Randallia. She was born on Friday, April 30, 1926 in Monroeville, Indiana the daughter of the late Frank Foster and the late Esther (Reynolds) Foster. Lois was a lifetime member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Monroeville. She graduated in 1944 from Monroeville High School. Following her graduation from high school, Lois worked as a secretary at International Harvester in Fort Wayne. She was a homemaker for most of her life. Later, she became a seamstress for Hutner's Paris in Fort Wayne, followed by office work at Mutual Security Life Insurance Company, American United Life Insurance Company and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, all in Fort Wayne. Following her retirement in 1996 from Brotherhood Mutual, she worked in the kitchen part-time at the Village of Heritage Nursing Home, now known as Adam's-Heritage in Monroeville. Lois enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and working in her garden. She treasured times spent with her family and friends. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah (Bill) Eidson & Angela (Randy) Sommer both of Monroeville, Ind., four grandchildren, Erin Moffett; Miranda (Phil) Wrobel; Jared (Jessika) Sommer; and Kyle (Kaila) Sommer; three great-grandchildren, Cooper Wrobel, Emerson Wrobel, and Harlo Sommer; and three step-great-grandchildren, Morgan Powell; Brian Powell; and Rylan Powell. Lois was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde Foster; John Foster; Donald "Dick" Foster; and Dale Foster. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Monroeville with Rev. David Williamson officiating. Interment will follow in the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 18 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Monroeville.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; June 17, 2017
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ALICE M. KNEPP, 99, died Friday, June 30, 2017, at Harbour Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. A Kentucky native, Mrs. Knepp moved to Fort Wayne following World War II, married Harold, her husband of 52 years, and raised two children and a myriad of fruits and vegetables on 16 acres west of Leo. A classically-trained pianist, Mrs. Knepp taught piano and organ, directed choirs and ensembles, and played piano in a variety of churches until well into her 80's. After her retirement from Brotherhood Mutual in 1983, she began crocheting baby afghans which she donated to friends and her church, Covenant United Methodist. More than 350 afghans were given away. Mrs. Knepp was preceded in death by her husband Harold, parents W. Roger and Estelle McInteer, and sister Dorothy Woodring. Surviving are son Rex (Carol) Knepp of Indianapolis; daughter Deb (Steve) Todd, Fort Wayne; grandchildren Carrie (Mike) Harrigan, Fort Wayne, and Nate (Ashley) Todd, Philadelphia; and two great-grandsons, Eli and Sam Harrigan. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 18 at 1PM at D. O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour before and one hour after the service. Preferred memorials are to Kate's Kart and Heartland Hospice in lieu of flowers.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 11, 2017
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Michael Dean Kranzman, 51, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Robert Henry Thomas and Martha Rose Kranzman. Surviving are his children, Justin (Esther Jah Johnson) Kranzman; Simone (Timothy) Patterson, Cheree Kranzman; sister, Laura (Mark) Lampe; brother, Robert (Sharon) Kranzman.; 4 grandchildren. Michael was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jennifer Wheeler. Private burial at a later date.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 23, 2017
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Dick M. Kryder, 86, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. Surviving are his wife, Marceil J. Kryder; sons, Scott A. Kryder; Todd A. (Mary) Kryder; step-daughters, Deanna R. (Jeffrey) Gilbert; Brenda L. (Billy) Britton; step-sons, David M. (Denice) Zehr; Daniel M. (Ashley) Zehr; 24 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his first wife Marjorie, parents, Walter M. Velma E. Kryder, sister, Arlene A. Bellinger.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 13, 2017
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Arlynne "Susie" LaFontaine, 82, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. Surviving are her sons, Dennis LaFontaine and Bruce (Angie) LaFontaine,10 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Susie was preceded in death by husband, Eugene P. LaFontaine and daughters, Donna Spillers and Suzanne Boyce. Service is 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue. Calling, Thursday, May 25, 2017, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the funeral home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 23, 2017
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Douglas J. "Doug" Libey, 57, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Brockton, MA, Doug graduated from Homestead High School and earned his bachelors degree from IPFW in mechanical engineering. He worked for several companies including Boeing during his career. Doug enjoyed family genealogy, military history, going to the library to research, and working on his car. Arrangement by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 11, 2017
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Helene Elfriede Lilly, 83, passed Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Woodview Waters Community. Born June 24, 1934 in Eisfeld, Thuringen, Germany, daughter to the late Oscar Julius Heinrich and Hertha (Fischer) Heinrich. After WWII, she met and married her husband Lloyd while he was stationed in Germany. After the birth of their children and his services in the Air Force, they brought their family to the United States in 1955. She retired from Parkview Hospital as a Phlebotomist. Helene was a member of the Fort Wayne Maennerchor and Fort Wayne Tatting Guild. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is survived by children, Ronald Lilly of Eagan, Minnesota and Sonja Lilly of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several relatives in Germany, including her sister in law, Anna Heinrich. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Lloyd Dean Lilly, in 1993; and a brother, Ernest Heinrich, in 2013. Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 28, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also 2-5 p.m., Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the funeral home. The choir will be honoring Helene in song at 4 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred Memorials are to the church or Hospice Home.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, August 24, 2017
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Janice F. (Amstutz) Maggert, 91, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Born in Leo, Indiana, Janice was the daughter of the late Merl and Laura Amstutz. She was a devoted wife, and mother to her family. She was a longtime member of Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church, and was part of her ladies card club for over 60 years. Surviving are her children, David Maggert of Fort Wayne, Deborah (Robert) Miller of New Port Richey, FL, Laura (Thomas) Wulpi of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Orlie "Gene" Maggert; son, Timothy Maggert; siblings, Gerald Amstutz, and Diane Maggert. A Memorial Service will be 12 pm, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church, 12707 Tonkel Road with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; May 4, 2017
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JoAnne Martin, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, JoAnne retired from the VA Canteen after 15 years of service. Surviving are her daughter, Kim (Douglas) Heiser of Fort Wayne; son, Thomas (Debra) Schlup of Fort Wayne; daughter, Sandra (Dan) Jones of Fort Wayne; companion, Joe Kohl of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jeannie (Bill) Mockovak-Shelby of Tinley Park, IL. JoAnne was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth and Macye Martin; grandson, Paul "PJ" Gasparini; and great-granddaughter, Gray Monroe Poling. Service is 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 1, 2017 D. O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Allen County SPCA.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 29, 2017
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Susan Ann "Sue" Martin, 74, of Albion died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 8:53 p.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born April 4, 1943, in Fort Wayne to Elmer and Geraldine (Miller) Nern. On March 16, 1984, in Avilla she married William Dean "Bill" Martin. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2014. Mrs. Martin had resided at Bear Lake near Albion for five years, coming from Avilla. She had worked at the Fort Wayne State Hospital as a Psychiatrist's attendant and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Stone in Wolcottville. Sue enjoyed making and selling t-shirts at flea markets. But, her greatest enjoyment was being a greeter at church. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Ann (Jerry) Nix of Fort Wayne; three stepsons, William Edward (Martha) Martin of Payne, Ohio, Ronald Kay Martin of Huntington, and Jack Allen (Dawn) Martin of Huntington; two granddaughters, Brittney Nix and Emily Nix; and five brothers, Larry Nern, Richard Lee Nern, Michael Lichtsinn, Tom Lichtsinn, and Terry Lichtsinn. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Melinda Kay Schlotterer, a son, Joseph Edward Schlotterer; and two brothers, Karl Largent and Dennis Lichtsinn. Funeral services will be Friday, June 2, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville with Pastor Mike Stanley of the Church of the Stone officiating. Calling is Friday, June 2, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; May 30, 2017
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Jeffrey Wayne Masoner, 52, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Jeffrey worked as a Concrete Finisher with Masoner & Sons Masonry Contractors. Jeff loved the outdoors and spending time with his step-children.. Surviving are a daughter,Natalie Taylor, Bluffton, IN; brother, Ken (Suzanne) Masoner of Fort Wayne, seven grandchildren; step-children Chirs Smith of Waynedale and Lisa Smith of Fort Wayne; step-father, Lawrence Hicks of Decatur, IN. Jeffrey was preceded in death by father, Nelson Glenn Masoner, Jr.; mother, Eurayna Hicks. Funeral service is 2:00 pm, Saturday June 24, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, with calling one hour prior to service, Burial in Ridgley Cemetery Ridgley MIssouri.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 21, 2017
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Larry Edward Mast, 78, passed away on July 2, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a three-year battle with cancer. Larry was born on Dec 9, 1938, in Wabash County, Indiana, to the late Orville and Catherine Mast. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1956 and Manchester College in 1960 with a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry. Larry began his career at General Tire in Akron, Ohio. He was then employed as an executive in the RV industry for more than 30 years, working at numerous companies including Starcraft, Coachmen, Shasta, Holiday Rambler and Jayco. He was heavily involved in community and civic organizations in Elkhart, Indiana, including Dunlap Lions Club and CASA. He was a member of the Concord School board in Elkhart for 28 years, serving terms as President and Vice-President, and he was also a volunteer tutor at the school. He was active in leadership at his church and as a Sunday school teacher, as well. Larry was named among the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1973. He received the CAPS Marv Yoder Memorial Award in 2007 and was given the Concord School Board Award of Excellence in 2012. In 2016, he was named a Lions International Melvin Jones Fellow. Larry enjoyed spending time with family, volunteering at his church, fishing, travel, playing board games, photography, boating, SCUBA diving, and cheering for Concord sports teams and the Chicago Cubs. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Nancy; his children Karin (Chuck) Reid and Connie Costello of Fort Wayne, and Eric (Jodyn) Mast of Huron, OH; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers - Cloyd Mast and Marvin (Mary Ann) Mast of Wabash, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Catherine (Hardacre) Mast, a grandson, Elliot Mast, and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation is being held on Friday, July 7 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, Ind. and 9-11 a.m., Saturday, July 8 at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 US Highway 24 West in Fort Wayne prior to the Celebration of Larry's Life Service at 11 a.m. Preferred Memorials: Dunlap Indiana Lion's Club or The HUGS Project of Elkhart County.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 3, 2017
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Ronald V. Mausser, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ronald was the son of the late Rudolph and Florence Mausser. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Dayton and his masters degree from Purdue University both in Electrical Engineering. Ronald was a electrical and systems engineer with Raytheon for 42 years, retiring in 2011. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where he served on the committee for Haiti, parish council, a lector and Eucharistic Minister. Ronald enjoyed walking at the zoo, praying with anyone at anytime, and being a member of Overeaters Anonymous. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Mausser of Fort Wayne; children Sr. Judith Mausser DC of Paris, France, Matthew (Alison) Mausser of Marysville, OH, Sarah (Jason) Hixon of Oswego, IL; grandson, Lucas Hixon; siblings, Ann Marie (Dennis) Derbin of Independence, OH, and Ralph Mausser of Delaware, OH. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 am, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, Fr. Phillip Widmann officiating. Calling at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette Friday, June 23, 2017, 5 pm - 8 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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Jerome "Jerry" K. Mays, 71, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home in Pleasant Lake. Born in Bradford, PA, Jerry worked at the Experior Corporation, Lincoln National Corporation, and most recently as a engagement manager with Sun Microsystems. Jerry also served as the project manager for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Jerry was a member of Lions Club of Pleasant Lake, IN. Surviving are his wife, Carole Mays of Pleasant Lake, IN; son, Bryan (Leah) Mays of Jefferson, GA; daughter, Karyn Christenson of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren, Kathryn, Hayden, Colin, and Katelyn; and brother, Randy Mays. Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Mays; and parents Raymond and Aletha Mays. Calling is 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, the Lions Club of Pleasant Lake, IN, or the Pleasant Lake United Methodist Food Bank.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 4, 2017
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New Haven - Richard E. "Dick" McCart Sr., 76, of New Haven, died suddenly May 23, 2017 at his summer home near Upper Long Lake in Noble County. He was born to James and Ruth-Morris McCart in Chattam, Ontario, Canada. The family moved to Fort Wayne when Richard was an infant. He graduated from North Side High School. In 1968, he married Brenda Hardiek McNamara. Richard was sales manager for Kunkle Valve and was purchasing agent for ACS Manufacturing. He was a member of the Navy Club, Eagles, and Moose. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Brenda Hardiek McNamara McCart of New Haven, his son Richard E. McCart Jr. and grandson Nicholas McCart of Lanesville, IN, his sister Susan McCart Raver (Robert) Soloman of Bokeelia, FL, his niece Allison Raver (Thomas) Nütten, and his nephew Bryson (Claire) Raver of Tampa, FL. Also surviving are his Brothers-in-law: Edward David (Karen) Hardiek, Sr of Angola, IN and their children Teri Hardiek (Keith) Lebo, E. David (Belinda) Hardiek Jr, and Becky Hardiek with companion John Barnes; Michael Hardiek Sr. of Roanoke, IN and children Christine (Gary) Bratmueller, Michael (Shannon) Hardiek Jr, Marcus (Amy) Hardiek, Andrew (Andrea) Hardiek, Nicholas (Rosa) Hardiek and Norman Hardiek with fiancée Theresa Fagan; Judson Raver of Tampa, FL with companion Deborah Pollick. Also surviving are his Sisters-in-Law: Sharon Hardiek (Robert) Klunk of Grand Island, FL and their children John (Chris-deceased) Klunk, Marcy (Ebon) Stanford, and Kurt (Sarah) Klunk; (Linda Hardiek Bloemker Pick died within weeks after him) and is survived by companion Dick Brightbill of Summerfield, FL and her children Debra Bloemker, Vickie Bloemker Allison with companion William Dodson, and Mark (Dodie) Bloemker. He was preceded in death by his stepson Billy McNamara, Jr, his parents, his brother-in-law Ted Bloemker, his nephew Rex Bloemker, his sister-in-law Anna Bontempo Vebert Hardiek and her son Chris Vebert. Calling at D.O. McComb funeral home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, on July 14 from 2:00-5:30. Memorial service at 5:30, presided by Reverend Bob Chapman.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 10, 2017
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G. Douglas McConnell, 78, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Doug graduated from Chase High School in Chase, KS, then completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Evansville. Later he completed his Master's degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. Doug began his career as an electrical engineer with Magnavox where he worked on aeronautical radar and sonar equipment. He later transitioned into a sales career of integrated circuits and components. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, and served as President of Consistory at Salem and Grace St. John's UCC. Doug was also a President of the Basketball Booster Club at Leo High School, a member of the Hoosier Vintage Thunderbird Club, and an active participant in the Grabill Fair. Surviving are his children, Michael (Debbie) McConnell of Spencerville, IN, Daryl (Mindy) McConnell of Auburn, IN, and Dianne (Jack) Haworth of Fishers, IN; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Doug was preceded in death by wife, Karen McConnell; parents, George and Elva McConnell; 1 brother and 1 sister. Service is 10:00 am, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Salem United Church of Christ, 2401 Lake Ave, with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd on Friday, May 26, 2017 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Salem United Church of Christ.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 23, 2017
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Jennie McGovern, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Anton and Stella Damek. After graduation of high school she attended Hunter College in Manhattan she studied voice at the Metropolitan Opera House. For a short time after college she worked for a telephone company in New York. She married Edward in 1950. They moved to Indiana in 1966. She got her master's degree at IPFW and became a teacher for Fort Wayne community school and taught at Schambaugh for 21 years. After retirement Jennie and Ed enjoyed traveling, including going to Cancun every year, and visiting their children. She is survived by her husband, Edward McGovern; children,Jeffrey (Kate) McGovern, Robert McGovern, and Gary (Brenda) McGovern; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Sophia Dyrsten. Private family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 11, 2017
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Kay B. McKenney, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born August 15, 1938 in Pyrites, NY, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Irene Backus. Kay had a full scholarship to St. Lawrence University, NY. After college she worked at St. Lawrence County Lab for 2 years before starting at Bristol Meyer as a research scientist for 11 years. In 1979, Kay moved to Fort Wayne with her family. She worked over 20 years at Parkview Hospital as the Lab Director and then moved to Dupont Hospital as a Lab Supervisor. She was also a Mary Kay Consultant for many years and enjoyed helping women see their beauty inside and out. Her favorite pass time was spending time with her family however she also very much enjoyed reading, playing bridge with friends, and spoiling her great-grandchildren. Kay had an amazing heart and touched every one that met her. There is no replacing the "Queen" of the family and she will be greatly missed. Surviving are her two sons, Frederick Michael McKenney, II and Rich (Carrie) McKenney both of Fort Wayne. Also surviving is her best friend Mike McKenney of Hilton, NY; 1 granddaughter, and 2 great-grandchildren who she loved deeply. Kay was preceded in death by her twin brother, Capt. Kenneth Backus who was killed in the Vietnam War in 1967. Service is 7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. with calling 3 hours prior beginning at 4:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or Wounded Warriors Project.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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Richard A. "Dick" Merrill, 81, died Sunday June 18, 2017. He was born in Ft. Wayne on November 8, 1935 to the late Ray and Catherine Merrill. Dick was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and retired after 37 years as a forklift driver for the Kresge Corp. He was a rifle instructor at Elmhurst and was in the Marine Reserves for 8 years. Surviving are his children, Eric (Lynn) Merrill, Tammy (Kevin) Sanders, Phillip Merrill, sister, Joan Marchant, 6 grandchildren, Kyle, Kayla, Wade, Brock, Amy, Jansen and 3 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Cora, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 2016 and his son Michael and a grandson Brandon along with 2 siblings, Max and Doris Merrill. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with viewing from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorial are to Visiting Nurse and City of Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (Hillegas Road).
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; June 17, 2017
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Barbara Meyers, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 peacefully at home. She was born on August 1, 1929 to the late Eric and Doris Mitchell. Barbara was always a hard working woman; a majority of her working life consisted of being an office manager in typewriter sales. Toward the end of her career was an owner of a typewriter business. Her most important accomplishment was having a family. She was a wonderful Mom, Grandmother, and "Gamma" to her great-grandson, Brody. Surviving are her children; Kimberly (Scott) Diemer, Rick A. (Kim) Meyers; daughter-in-law, Diane Meyers; grandchildren, Diana Dwyer, Donna Meyers, Miranda Carrington; and 2 great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Joseph S. Meyers; and her son, James Meyers. Funeral service will be held on Monday June 26, 2017 at 1PM at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will be also held at the funeral home on Sunday June 25, 2017 from 4-8PM. Entombment will take place at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen County Humane Society, or Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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January 17, 1943 -- May 16, 2017
Edna Fern Miller, 74, of Topeka, died at 6:34 pm on Tuesday, May 16, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1943 in Yoder, KS to William D. and Susie (Yoder) Yoder. On October 12, 1961 in LaGrange County she married Raymond P. Miller, he died November 30, 2004. Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy Ellen (Floyd) Yoder of LaGrange, Wilma Sue (Wayne) Mullet of Topeka, Freda (Ervin Dean) Fry of Topeka; three sons, Freeman Lee (Wanita) Miller of Ligonier, Orvan (Barb) Miller of Topeka, Kenny (Dora) Miller of Topeka; 33 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren; four brothers, William (Lora) Yoder of Syracuse, Albert (Rosa) Yoder of Topeka, David (Ida Mae) Yoder of Shipshewana, Merle (Ottie) Yoder of Castalion Springs, TN; four sisters, Polly Fry of Fairview, MI, Anna (Glen) Fry of Topeka, Vera (Mervin) Miller of Ligonier, Ruby (Elmer) Byler of Millersburg; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Mae Yoder of Topeka, Carolyn (Elmer) Yoder of Topeka; brother-in-law, Alvin Keim of Millersburg. She was preceded in death by a son, Floyd Ray Miller; three grandchildren; a great granddaughter; parents; eight brothers, Daniel, Joseph, Herman, Amos, Perry, Ora, Elmer and Felty; five sisters, Katie Cross, Sadie Summerlot, Betsy Fry, Clara Slabach, Susanna Keim. Edna Fern was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Thursday May 18, and all day Friday May 19, at the family's residence, 6935 West 500 South Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Saturday May 20, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Lee Andrew Yoder and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 17, 2017
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October 16, 1934 -- June 4, 2017
Gerald T. Miller, 82, of Howe, died on Sunday, June 4, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16, 1934 in Topeka, to Roy R. and Bertha (Zimmerman) Miller. On August 17, 1957 at Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, he married Sharon Overholser; she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are four daughters, Tracy (Gene) Gall of Howe, Teri (Mike) Oesch of Shipshewana, Tonda (Glen) Miller of Shipshewana, Teila (Junior) Klein of Shipshewana; 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren; sister, Dolores (Ken) Weaver of Middlebury; brother, Milton "Devon" (Margaret) Miller of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard Miller and Rollin Miller, Sr. and two sisters, Waneta Christner and Gwenda Eash. Gerald was a lifetime farmer. He owned, raised and bred Belgian draft horses from his farm, Tollway Belgians. He drove a school bus for Westview Schools for 33 years and was a VanBuren Township Trustee for 16 years. He volunteered his services at the Logansport Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Marion Christian Fellowship Church, previously known as Marion Mennonite Church, where he was raised and later returned after attending English Prairie Church of the Brethren in Howe. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday June 7, at Marion Christian Fellowship Church, Shipshewana. A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday June 8, also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Ron Roth. Memorials may be given to the church or LaGrange County 4-H Draft Horse Club.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 5, 2017
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Margery M. Miller, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Columbia City. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Donald Miller; her children, Lorraine (Michael) Leach; Cheryl (Rex) Junk; Tony Miller; Karen (Wade) Franke; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Marvin Lahr. Margery was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Samuel Leach; parents, Samuel Lahr and Lillian Grace Johnson; and brothers, Chester Lahr and Kenneth Lahr.
Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana; June 22, 2017
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April 28, 1950 -- May 15, 2017
Rosetta Miller, 67, of Middlebury, died at 6:05 am on Monday, May 15, at her residence. She had been in failing health, battling cancer the last two and a half years. She was born on April 28, 1950 in Bremen, to Melvin E. and Lovina Mae (Hochstetler) Schwietert. On November 1, 1969 in White Pigeon, MI she married Ray Miller, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are two daughters, Carmela Miller of Elkhart, Rita (Curtis) Stutzman of Middlebury; son, Mike (Amber) Miller of Elkhart; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Hodge of Sun City, AZ, JoAnn (Neal) Beachy of Etna Green; brother, Eugene (Martha) Schwietert of Goshen. She was preceded in death by her parents, a stillborn son, two brothers, Randy Schwietert and infant Kenneth Schwietert and a stillborn grandson. Rosetta was a member of Roselawn Mennonite Church. She was the second secretary of Jayco, owner of the Bed and Breakfast at the Patchwork Quilt and ran that Pretty Place Bed and Breakfast. She enjoyed singing with the Harmony singers for many years. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday May 18, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10:00 am funeral service on Friday, May 19, at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Pastors Thad Lechlitner, Curtis Stutzman and Troy Brubacher. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to the Voice of Martyr's.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 16, 2017
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David Moreno, 67, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Paulding, OH, David worked both as a Cement Mason for 19 years and as a business agent for 14 years with OPCMIA Local 692. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. David enjoyed riding motorcycles, he was a brown belt in Sho Ryn Ryu Karate, and most of all enjoyed being with family. Surviving are his wife, Belinda Moreno of Fort Wayne; parents, Ysidro and Ysidra Moreno of Tucson, AZ; his children, Chalice (Jason) Kosier of Belton, TX, Tyrone (Rissa Abriam) Moreno of Pasadena, CA, Jason Moreno of Fort Wayne, and Martin (Maria Hernandez) Moreno of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Ann (Mark) Wells, Ynes (Vicki) Moreno, Teresa (Mike) Barclay, Rachael (Jeff) Dawdy, and Andrea (Patrick) Crowson. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 518 E DeWald St. with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary service at 3:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials or flowers may be made to the family or St. Peter Catholic Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 3, 2017
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Patricia Maureen, "Mo", "Pat" Murtaugh, 81, passed away March 10, 2017. She was the daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Andrews) Murtaugh. She is survived by her dog Mickey, sister Karen Junk and nephew Kenton Drake; niece Dawn (Kenneth) Parnin, great nephew, Kody Parnin, great nieces Michelle (Joshua) Henry, Kristina Gaze, Alesha Parnin, and five great-great-nieces, Sophia, Piper, Delilah, Aurora, and Liana. Close friends Judy Tenney, Dawn Wiley, Wanda Brock, Nancy Lough and Marian Thibau.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 13, 2017
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Sharon L. Norris, 68, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Sharon the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Hixon was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 28, 1948. She graduated from North Side High School. Sharon had been working with Sirva for the past 16 years. Being a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma to her family describes Sharon perfectly. There is nothing she enjoyed more than being with her family, outdoors gardening and being in the pool with her great-granddaughter. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Dennis Norris of Fort Wayne; children, Kristeena (Chris) Smead, Jamison (Stacy) Norris both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Samantha and Elexus Smead, Braxton (Katie) Eckelbarger; great-granddaughters, Emma and Madyson; brother, Robert (Jayne) Hixon, Jr. of Grand Rapids, MI; and sister-in-law, Deanna Meditz. Sharon was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth "Kenny" Hixon. Service is 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling from 4:00 pm until the service. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 10, 2017
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Patricia Sue Parker, age 59, of Kendallville died on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at her home Kendallville. She was born in Kendallville, Indiana on July 22, 1948 to Isadore and Mable (Bailey) Bradley. She graduated from Garrett High School, Garrett in 1967. She married Wendell L. Parker on August 30, 1969 in Clintwood, Virginia. She was a homemaker and also worked for a time at Taylor Made in Kendallville. Survivors include: Parents, Isadore and Mabel Bradley of Kendallville. Son and daughter-in-law, Wendell David and Melissa Parker of Avilla. Brother, Bobby Bradley of Kendallville. Sister, Carla Halferty of Helmer. She was preceded in death by husband, Wendell L. Parker, died June 28, 2003. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday April 23, 2008 at 11AM at Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett, Indiana. Burial will be in Christian Union Cemetery. Preferred Memorials may be made to the Noble County Humane Shelter.
Hite Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; April 21, 2008
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Rosellen M. Oberlin, 92 passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. Rosie was born on October 15, 1924 and the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Altimus) LaPradd. She graduated from Central High School; was a member of Good Shepherd Church and American Business Women's Association for several years. As a young girl, Rosie enjoyed playing the accordion and was a member of an accordion band. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed sewing clothing for herself and her children as a stay at home mom. She also shared her love of the accordion with her children as she gave them all lessons. She worked as a secretary for 20 years and retired in 1985 as an Admissions Assistant at Saint Francis University. She enjoyed her retirement years traveling to several different countries, attending grandkids schools' events and loved when the great-grandkids would visit. Surviving are her sons, James (Eileen) Oberlin and Steven Oberlin both of Fort Wayne; daughters, Karen Reed of New Haven and Janine (Bob) Livingston of The Woodlands, TX; five grandchildren, Brian (Heather) Oberlin and Joel (Gretchen) Reed of Fort Wayne, Jenna (Gus) Canas of Westfield, IN, Jessica (Grant) Gibson of Geneva, IL, Drew Livingston of Princeton, NJ six great-grandchildren, Kaylee Oberlin, Grace, Sophia and Jaxon Reed of Fort Wayne, Maria Canas of Westfield, IN and Leo James Gibson of Geneva, IL; sister-in-law, Lois Hamman of Auburn and Janet Oberlin of Warsaw; several nieces and nephews. Rosie was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James O. Oberlin (2014); sister, Mary Kathyrn Tomkins; and son-in-law, David Reed. Service is 10:30 am Thursday, July 20. 2017 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Fort Wayne, IN, with calling one hour prior. Calling also, Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Heartland Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2017
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Albert A. Oetting, 91, passed away March 8, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Albert worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He served his country as member of the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. Surviving are his children, Ted, Nancy, and Judy; step-children, Lynda, Rhonda, and Barbara; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Albert was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Oetting and his second wife, Jane Oetting. Graveside services will be held at a later date.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 10, 2017
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Athanasios Pappas, 88, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at home in Fort Wayne. Born in Polikerasos Kastoria Greece, He was a barber, photographer and carpenter before he became the owner and founder of Pappas Furs. His greatest dream was to come to America seeking a better life for his family. He was a true artist with a sense of humor and lived a very full life. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Surviving are wife of 64 years, Ourania Pappas of Fort Wayne, IN; children George (Elisabeth) Pappas of Fort Wayne, IN, Aspasia (Steve) Panaretos of Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Tina (Ben) Jacquay of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Thomas (Tammi) Pappas of Fort Wayne, IN, Matthew (Stephanie) Pappas of Cleveland, OH, Amanda (Mark) Uhl, Andrew Pappas, Ethan Pappas, Jonathan Pappas and Michael (Sylvia) Topalov all of Fort Wayne, IN, Harryjohn (Courtney) Panaretos of Emerson, NJ, Niki Panaretos of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Christina (Sebastian) Szot of Harrington Park, NJ and Angela (Edison) Byzyka of Fort Wayne, IN; 10 great grandchildren and his sister, Efemia Kolibanova of Skopje. Funeral Service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E Wallen Rd with calling one hour prior. Fr Andrew Walsh officiating. Calling will also be Monday, February 20, 2017 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorial Donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, February 18, 2017
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Priscilla "Pat" Parnin, 94, passed away February 16, 2017. Pat will be remembered as one who loved and cared for her family, friends, and neighbors. Surviving are her son, David (Sharon) Parnin of Fort Wayne; and 3 grandchildren Alex, Ben, and Sam. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Parnin; parents, William and Dessie Thrasher; brother, Thomas Thrasher; and sister, Leta Thrasher. Memorials may be made to the First Wayne Street United Methodist Church Music Fund.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, February 17, 2017
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Lourine Pequignot, 76, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Born in Hazard, KY, Lourine worked as a Machinist with Essex Wire in Columbia City for 30 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are her son, Ed (Cheryll) Palmer of Columbia City, IN; daughter, Debra Hamilton of Tucson, AZ; step-daughters, Michelle Judd and Marla (Judge Doug) Fahl of Columbia City, IN; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Kathaleen Herron of Columbia City and Carolyn Mullins of Sneedville, TN; and brother, Marvin (Jewel) Clem of Sneedville, TN. Lourine was preceded in death by father, Carl Clem; mother, Louvena Clem; husband, Lynn Edward Pequignot; sons, Charles E McBride and Robert A Palmer; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. Graveside service is 11:00 pm, Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Highland Park Cemetery, 2403 E. Wallen Road with Father Polycarp Fernando officiating. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 27, 2017
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August 24, 1948 -- June 2, 2017
Steven George Platz, 68, of Middlebury, died at 3:51 pm on Friday, June 2, at Goshen Health Hospital, Goshen. He was born on August 24, 1948 in Sturgis, MI, to George and Loraine (Miller) Platz. On May 19, 1972 in Elkhart he married Joan Leininger; she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are their children: Kai (Katja) Renz of Germany, Hanna (Markku) Kyyrönen of Finland, Angelina Martinez-Rubio of New York, formerly of Mexico, Ainhoa (Jose) Burzaco Sanchez of Spain, Mette Bjoergen of Norway; nine grandchildren; his mother of Bristol; sister, Caron Aurand of Elkhart; brother, Reginald (Vicki) Platz of White Pigeon, MI; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Steve was a 1966 graduate of Middlebury High School and his first job was working for Pine Manor Turkey Farm in Vistula. He did excavating work with his father for Platz Excavating and later took over the business. He found enjoyment working in sales of vans for various conversion companies, shuttle buses for Turtle Top and currently inside sales for restroom trailers for Art Inc. He often spoke recently of wanting to do excavating in his spare time. Steve was very passionate about golf, both playing and watching. In 2006 he hit a hole-in-one at Maplecrest Country Club on the 12th hole. He and his wife were part of the Elkhart Vette Set from 1971 - 1992 and enjoyed showing and racing Corvettes. Steve was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of Maplecrest Country Club in Goshen and the Sons of the American Legion Post #210 in Middlebury. He also enjoyed working in the flower beds and loved to cook, including grilling out. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday June 9, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:00 am funeral mass on Saturday, June 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bristol. Services will be conducted by Father Neil Wack, CSC. Cremation will take place at a later date and burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Middlebury or St. Mary's Catholic Church of Bristol.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 5, 2017
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Ivan L. Potter, 86, of Avilla died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born March 20, 1931, in Ari to Ivan Ray and Pearl (Hinkley) Potter. On December 5, 1953, in Avilla he married Beverly A. Hindenlang. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2000. Then, on December 17, 2004, in LaOtto he married Jane (Truelove) Lemmon. She survives at Avilla. Mr. Potter served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a farmer and worked as a janitor at the Avilla School. He later worked at Peter Eckrich in Fort Wayne and retired from the Gas Company in Auburn. He was a member of Avilla American Legion Post 240. Also surviving are a daughter, Nancee S. Wentworth of Kendallville; two sons, Michael L. (Chris) Potter of Fort Wayne and David L. (Linda) Potter of Kendallville; eight grandchildren, Carmen Fredricks, Zachary Potter, Alisha Wentworth, Ashley Wentworth, Josh Treesh, Martina Potter, Alaina Potter, and Matthew Potter; and 13 great-grandchildren, Bailey, Reid, Lily, Stella, Lila, Will, Emma, Bo, Tyson, Braden, Aleayha, Caden, and Mason. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Leona Sage. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Pastor Jeremy Russell officiating. Burial will be in Hooper-King Cemetery, Avilla. Calling is Monday, June 19, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Honor guard services will be provided by Avilla American Legion Post 240 and active duty members of the U.S. Army. Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 16, 2017
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Charles L. Poulson, 73, passed peacefully away Saturday, March 4, 2017. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park 1140 Lake Ave, Saturday, March18, 2017, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 13, 2017
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JoAnn Marie Powers, 55, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 2, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Crimmins Powers. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and very passionate about the Lord. JoAnn attended Easter Seals ARC for over 40 years and she enjoyed listening to music of all types. Surviving are her brothers; Michael T. (Linda) Powers, John F. Powers; sisters, Marie C. (George) Stephenson, Kathleen M. Powers, Eva M. Powers, Theresa A. (Mark) Arnold, Elizabeth M. Powers; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Melinda Powers. JoAnn was preceded in death by her brothers; Pat, Larry, and Greg Powers; and sister; Ann Powers-Golden. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 26 at 2PM at St. Jude's Catholic Church 2130 Pemberton Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with calling 1 hour prior. Burial will take place in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals ARC, or Supportive Care Unit at Parkview Randallia.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 24, 2017
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Jonathon Quintana, 25, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, IL, Jonathon enjoyed working in his family's restaurant business. Surviving are his parents, Efren and Maria Quintana; sisters, Brenda (Leonel Ugalde) Quintana, and Samantha Quintana; brothers, Alexander Quintana, and Efren Quintana, Jr. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, May 13, 2017
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Jerome "Jerry" Relue, 71, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jerry was the son of the late Gilbert and Bernice Relue. Jerry was a Vietnam War Army veteran. He was a computer consultant with several organizations during his career before his retirement in 2014. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Jerry enjoyed oil painting, bowling, genealogy, and spending time with his family. His joking and fun loving personality will be missed. Surviving are his wife, Jane Relue of Fort Wayne; children, Jennifer Relue of Las Vegas, NV, Julie (Charles) LeBlanc of Toledo, OH, Jacob Relue of Muncie; grandchildren, Crystal, Alex, Olivia, Robbie, and Rex; siblings, Leonard Relue of Avilla, Edward (Noreen) Relue of Ossian, Carolyn (William) Reith of Huntertown, and Marilyn (John) Bissinger of NC. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor Sarrasine. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Hope Alive.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 10, 2017
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Gene D. Robertson, 92, ended an extraordinary life on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at The Towne House Retirement Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Overland, Missouri, he was the son of the late Watson Robertson and Lucille Cotton. Gene's unquenchable curiosity and lively intelligence led his favorite uncle to give him the fond nickname of "Little Doc" and drove a 45 year career spanning the US Navy, Bell Laboratories, and Magnavox. He was awarded Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Texas, Austin in 1945 and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1948, and was recognized with an honorary doctorate degree from Tri-State University and a lifetime achievement award from the US Department of Defense. Gene served in both WWII and the Korean War during ten years in the US Navy. At 21 he served in the Pacific as a radar officer on the USS South Dakota. At 23 he was working on the post-war Manhattan Project before serving in various roles in naval intelligence and scientific research, reaching the rank of Lieutenant, playing a key role in Cold War defense and forging a life-long friendship with future Magnavox CEO, James T. Smith (whom he recruited to the company). Gene joined Magnavox in 1953 and was the Senior Vice President and Director of Research & Development. During his 36 year tenure he was awarded more than 40 US patents and led pioneering Magnavox teams that made breakthroughs in fields as diverse as artificial hearts, plasma displays, GPS, sonobuoys, and electronic gaming systems. Gene was known for both his technical and leadership skills that one engineer said, "encouraged us to produce hardware that most of us believed impossible." Residing in Fort Wayne for over 60 years he was an active member of the community, a strong proponent of corporate and civic responsibility, and a champion for education access, equal rights, and mental health services. He served on the boards of the United Way, Park Center, Allen County Society for Crippled Children, Indiana Humanities Council, Rehabilitation Center, Indiana Economic Development Association, Indiana Curriculum Advisory, Allen County Public Library and Science Central, which he helped to establish. He was an active member of the Fort Wayne Country Club and the Quest Club. In 1944, he was drawn by the sound of an out-of-place accent at the University of Texas and met the love of his life, Jean Ryan. They were married in 1945 and were a devoted, lively, and engaging couple through 66 years of marriage, raising six children as loving and dedicated parents. His love of music ranged from Tchaikovsky to Miles Davis, his love of books from Freud to Vonnegut. In retirement he took full advantage of more time to pursue interests in golfing, traveling throughout the world, exploring new ways to learn, following current events, and continuing to explore science, philosophy, literature, music, and art. He was most happy when sharing these explorations with family and friends and especially when given the chance to sprinkle in some of his gentle humor. Throughout his life, Gene drew inspiration from Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, seeing a kindred spirit in the knight who lived by "the dictates of reason and the laws of chivalry." Gene was a gentle man, with a fierce intelligence who lived his life shaped by the belief that the strong and the fortunate have a duty to the weak and underprivileged. He leaves a lasting legacy and will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. Surviving are his children, Thomas (Linda Lee) Robertson of Vancouver, WA, Diane Abernathy of North Vernon, IN, Wendy (Jacob) Zindel of Ann Arbor, MI, Bruce (Judy) Robertson of Sarasota, FL, Katherine (Bruce) McRae of Lawrenceville, GA, Amy (Michael Bolton) Robertson of Louisville, CO; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Cynthia, Karen, Adam, Emily, Aaron, Jake, Samantha, Calli, Colin, Bonnie, Liliana, and Tobias; great-grandchildren, Evan, Neya, Isak, and Olivia; sister, Joan Kopp of Bonne Terre, MO; half-sister, Sally Clemans of Lima, OH; and nephew, Allen Kopp. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Jean R. Robertson. Service is 11:00 am, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling at the funeral home Friday, March 24, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the IPFW Scholarship Fund or the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 17, 2017
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June 30, 1939 -- May 14, 2017
Shirley Robinson, 77, of Middlebury, died at 5:20 am on Sunday, May 14 in Milford. She was born on June 30, 1939 in Hot Springs, SD, to Eldon Jesse and Irma Frances (Raver) Alexander. On December 2, 1957 in Rapid City, SD she married Daniel Robinson, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are seven daughters; one son; 23 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; one sister and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Shirley was a homemaker and a school bus driver for Brethren Christian Schools. She also worked at Elkhart General Hospital in the x-ray department, decaling at Midas and at B.J. Wood Factory. She enjoyed bowling and was a co-founder of the girls' softball league in Goshen. She attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Shipshewana. Visitation will be from 2:00- 4:00 pm and 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday, May 15 at Crossroads Baptist Church, 2525 N 900 West, Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 17 also at the church. ervices will be conducted by Pastor Mark Suever. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Crossroads Baptist Church.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 15, 2017
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Ian MacKenzie Rolland, 84, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 3, 1933, Ian was the son of the late David and Florence Rolland. Ian graduated from North Side High School in 1951. He earned his bachelors from DePauw University in 1955 and his masters in Actuarial Science from the University of Michigan in 1956. He began his career at Lincoln National Corporation in 1956 and held many positions including Senior VP, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board during his 42 year career until his retirement in 1998. Ian was awarded the Sachem Award in 2012, Indiana's highest honor, Insurance Legends Award from the Actuarial Foundation, Countless other awards, and honorary degrees. Ian was deeply passionate in improving the lives of people in the Fort Wayne Community by his involvement with many non-profit organizations, mentoring future leaders, and establishing a foundation to carry on his legacy of giving. Ian enjoyed going with his family to the Colts games, going to Lake Wawasee, and spending time in Longboat Key, Florida. Ian ran in 15 marathons, enjoyed sailing, and traveling with his family and friends. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Miriam "Mimi" Rolland of Fort Wayne; children, Cheri Stone of Columbus, Larry (Irene) Rolland of Kokomo, Bob (Beth) Rolland of Columbus, OH, Carol Rolland of Fort Wayne, Sara Moore of Fishers; grandchildren, David Weinheimer, Megan (Ian) McGriff, Sean Rolland, Brian Rolland, Abby Rolland, Justin Rolland, Chris Rolland, Andrew Rolland, Morgan Rolland, Braeden Melo Rolland, Mason Rolland, Miriam and Melia Avant; step-granddaughters, Jenni and Erin Kesler; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Larry) Allen of Kendallville; and sister-in-law, Barbara Rolland of NV. Ian was preceded in death by his granddaughter Alaina Rolland; grandson, Michael Rolland, and brother, Alan Rolland. A Funeral is 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Turnstone Center, 3320 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana with calling one hour prior. Celebration of Ian's Life is also at the Turnstone Center, Friday, July 7, 2017, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, PO Box 5662, Fort Wayne, IN 46895. D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 2, 2017
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Virginia G. (Meier) Roth, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2017. She was born November 9, 1923 in Swanton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Roth, parents, Alfred and Grace Meier, sister, Phyllis Meier, and a special sister-in-law, Cleo Roth. For 10 years, Virginia started Missionary Churches in Hawaii and has been a promoter of missions wherever she has served. Virginia attended Fort Wayne Bible Institute and Defiance College where she received degrees. She received a MA degree in Christian Education from Wheaton College. She served as Christian Education Director of the Fort Wayne First Missionary Church. Virginia was a long time member of the Grabill Missionary Church where she taught a special needs Sunday School Class for many years and sang in the Senior Saints Choir. Virginia enjoyed her experiences with family, neighbors, and friends. Ellis and Virginia enjoyed traveling in 35 different counties. Early in her life, she sang in the Meier Trio with her two sisters. Virginia married Ellis Roth (Berniece-deceased) in 1962 and assisted him in parenting his four sons. Virginia is survived by her sister Carolyn Patricia Meier, four sons, David (Nancy) Roth, Philip (Ann) Roth, Paul (Joyce) Roth, and James (Deborah) Roth, 10 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Service is 10:30 am, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Grabill Missionary Church,13637 State St. Grabill, IN with calling one hour prior and Rev. William Lepley officiating. Calling also Friday, July 14, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Grabill Missionary Church. Burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rafiki Foundation: Mike Ritter, missionary in Africa.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 10, 2017
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Allen L. Schmitz, 81, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen was the son of the late Lester Schmitz and Edith Young. Allen graduated from Central High School class of 1954. He was a supervisor draftsman with Tokheim for 37 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Parents without Partners. Allen enjoyed golfing, antique cars, and being Mr. Fix-It. Allen was a jack of all trades and a master of them all. Surviving are his companion of 28 years, Judy Bolinger of Fort Wayne; children, Gregg Schmitz, Marc (Ronda) Schmitz both of Fort Wayne, Lori (Kirt) Kendall of Hastings, MI;12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Allen was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Schmitz; and sister, Elizabeth Henselmeier. Service is 4:00 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling from 2:00 pm until the service, Rev. David Mitchell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association, American Heart Association, or American Diabetes Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 2, 2017
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Fred J. Schroeder, 89, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home in Columbia City. Surviving are his wife, Donna Lee Schroeder; children, Bonnie Barrand; Christina F. (Ashley) Dedmon; Barbara Haynes; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren . Fred was preceded in death by his parents/ Fred and Martha Schroeder, sons, Michael and Richard A. Schroeder, sisters, Dorothy Leffer, Ilene Gammon, two Half-sisters, and one half-brother.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 21, 2017
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Robert "Bob" Schweppe, 85, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bob was the son of the late Carl and Clara Schweppe. He graduated from Elmhurst High School. He served our country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the187th Infantry Regiment known as the Rakkasan. Bob retired from the Fort Wayne Fire Department in 1987 after 30 years of service. Following his retirement from the Fire Department, Bob became an officer for the Allen County Sheriffs Department for five years. He was a member of Waynedale Lodge No. 739, F.&A.M. Mizpah Shriner, and Scottish Rite. Bob loved being active. He participated in many marathons through the years. He also enjoyed hiking, walking, reading, history, and gardening. Surviving are his daughter, Karen (Kurt) Haag of Fort Wayne; son, Chris (Andrea) Schweppe of Fort Wayne; grandson, Trace Schweppe; step-grandchildren, Austin Douglas, Chad (Jennifer) Haag, Brad Haag, Allison (Dustin) Wolf; step-great-grandchildren, Braxton, Norah, Jeffrey, and Jacob. Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Schweppe, Mary Dautz, Helen Jahn, and Dorothy Dunn. Service is 11:00 am, Friday, July 21, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling at the funeral home Thursday, July 20, 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a Masonic Service at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. Burial with firefighter and military honors in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Indy Honor Flight.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2017
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Joan D. "Jo" Shoaff, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was born on February 26, 1928 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Vorndran. She was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Joan graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1946. She began her working career as a Secretary at GE Winter Street where she met her future husband, Robert "Bob" Shoaff. They were married at St. Peter's Catholic Church in 1954. She left General Electric to raise their family. Joan enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, sewing, playing cards, fishing and watching football. Surviving are her children; Robert E. (Mary) Shoaff Jr., Diann (Steve) Mock, Michael (Debra) Shoaff, Janet (Matthew Chapel) Shamo, Thomas (Janice) Shoaff; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and longtime friend, Lillian Osborn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Robert E. Shoaff; infant sister, Alice May Vorndran; and brothers, James "Jim" Vorndran, David "Dave" Vorndran. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Monday June 26, 2017 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825 with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2-5PM at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Chapel 1320 E. Dupont Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46825, with a Rosary at 2PM. Memorial contributions may be made to masses at St. Vincent De Paul or St. Vincent De Paul Society.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 21, 2017
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March 10, 2013 -- June 1, 2017
Aubrey Jade Sorensen, 4, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, June 1 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 10, 2013 in Elkhart, to James and Andrea (Rose) Sorensen. Survivors in addition to her parents are three brothers, Skyler, Logan and Blake Sorensen at home; grandparents, Charles and Connie Rose of Bristol, Wayne and Connie Sorensen of Goshen, Angela and Chad Chenowith of Elkhart; three great-grandmothers, Katherine Sparrowe and Donna Rose both of Findlay, OH and Lucille Mullins of White Pigeon, MI. Aubrey was a very sassy and feisty girl who lived life to the fullest. Visitation will be from 11:00 - 1:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 10 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Pastor John Utley. Burial will be in Ivans Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 1, 2017
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Charlotte E. Spencer, 71, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Adams Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1946 in Adams County, IN, the daughter of the late True and Irene (Kaehr) Gephart. On June 4, 1966, she married Roger A. Spencer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur and worked as a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Roger A. Spencer of Decatur; a son, Roger Scott (Andrea) Spencer of Monroeville; a daughter, Stephanie Garner of Osssian; 2 sisters, Judy Speakman of Coulmbia City and Nancy (John) Hackworth of Decatur; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home, with visitation 2 hours prior from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Whitney West. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, March 12, 2017
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Donald L. Stroup, 76, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Fort Wayne. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Stroup of Fort Wayne; daughter, Donna (John) Ferguson of Chicago, IL; 2 granddaughters, Jennifer and Natalie. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mabel Stroup. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 21, 2017
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May 10, 1918 -- June 22, 2017
Fannie Stutzman, 99, of Topeka, died at her daughter's residence in Fredonia, KY, on Thursday afternoon, June 22. She was born on May 10, 1918, in Thomas, OK, to Joni and Susan (Miller) Yoder. On January 27, 1937 in Thomas, OK she married Noah Stutzman, he died July 15, 1990. Surviving are three daughters, Fern (Alva) Miller of Fredonia, KY, Tillie Troyer of Susanville, CA, Edith (Orva J.) Petersheim of Topeka; two sons, Herman (Dorothy) Stutzman of Chetopa, KS, Delbert (Wilma) Stutzman of Shipshewana; 30 grandchildren, 153 great grandchildren, 19 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons-in-law, David Yoder and Jerry Troyer, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, five sisters, and two brothers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 25 and all day Monday, June 26 at the family residence, 4145 S. 675 West, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday, June 27, also at the family residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Lee Andrew Yoder and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; June 23, 2017
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3/7/1946-6/20/2017
Noah Teeter, age 71 of rural Portland, passed away Tuesday in the IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Bluffton March 7, 1946 the son of Dave and Nellie (Brock) Teeter. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He was married in 1979 to Tracy Gilbert who survives. He was a plumber for Aker Plumbing in Portland and also had worked at Hartzell Fan, Jay Products and FCC. Surviving are his wife Tracy, two sons Noah Wesley Teeter of Portland and Joshua Noah Teeter of Portland, three daughters Lauranna Teeter of Portland, Delisa June Anderson of Portland and Kandi Sue Smith of Portland, two brothers Jessie Hicks of Yuma, Arizona and Greg Gierhart of Florida, four sisters Zondra Hall of Grayson, Kentucky, Yonda Romine of Portland, Gail Craig of Portland and Pam Jarvis of Columbus, Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at 4:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Arnold presiding. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Memorials can be directed to the funeral home to help with expenses.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, February 17, 2017
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Gus Dennis M. Trahin, 71, a faithful, loving, and giving servant for the Lord left this earth on Tuesday, June 20th 2017. Gus was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to his many loved ones. Gus attended grade school at St. Patrick's Arcola, and graduated from Arcola High School in 1965. Starting as a young boy he volunteered with his dad and family at St. Pat's, his love of Christ and of his parish continued throughout his lifetime. Gus' projects were endless such as any plumbing ever needing done, overseeing the construction of the new (parish hall) facility, restoring the church bell and bell tower to name a few. Gus was a member of the Building Maintenance Committee, Cemetery Committee, Liturgical Committee, Sacristan, the Knights of Columbus, a Eucharistic Minister, visit the sick and homebound, RCIA director, Religious Education teacher, Youth group leader and took several spiritual pilgrimages around the world. Gus was an icon and hero of St. Patrick's. He has touched so many lives and gave his life for the glory of our Lord. Gus built the softball diamonds; The Divine Mercy Monument (Home Run Jesus) at St. Pat's and ran the softball leagues. His love of baseball and his dear Chicago Cubs gave him great joy, especially to see his Cubs win the World Series! Gus was a member of the Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local 166 for over 50 years, starting with Hattersley then retiring from Shambaugh and Sons. He then went to work for St. Patrick's as their Maintenance and Sacristan "go to" person. Gus found his soulmate, Roxanne Herron, later in life and the Lord blessed their marriage with 15 years of happiness and joy. He loved spending time with Jon, Alex, and Auston especially at their sporting events and church. Surviving are his Spouse, Roxann L. Trahin; children, Gregory (Melissa) Trahin of Fort Wayne, Julia C. Trahin of Fort Wayne, Patrick I. (Dawn) Trahin of Redford, MI, and Darrell (Nancy) Herron of Fort Wayne and nine grandchildren; brothers, Robert "Bob" (Helen) Trahin of Fort Wayne, Roger (Ellie) Trahin of Indianapolis, IN, Dale "Joe" (Debbie) Trahin of Fort Wayne, Gary "Pete" Trahin of Fort Wayne, Glenn "Sam" (Jill) Trahin of Fort Wayne, and sister-in-law Cindy Trahin of Fort Wayne. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, Paul J. and Shirley M. Trahin; brother, Jeffrey Trahin; and grandson Daniel Paul Trahin. Mass of Christian burial is Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12305 Arcola Rd., at 11:00am with calling 1 hour prior, Father Cyril Fernandes officiating. Calling on Monday, June 26, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Rd, from 2-5pm and 7-9pm please feel free to wear Cubs shirts or colors with your jeans for the calling to honor Gus's love of baseball. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 5pm. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Arcola at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick's Athletic Club or Youth Group.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 23, 2017
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Stacey Lynne Tschantz, 50, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Stacey graduated from Wayne High School class of 1985. Stacey was a very special little daughter and sister to her family. During her life, Stacey enjoyed taking car rides, collecting bottles and Happy Meal toys, listening to music, spending time at the ARC Workshop; and above all else spending time with her family. Surviving are her mother, Terrie Kay Tschantz of Fort Wayne; siblings, Scott H. Tschantz, Susan (Dan) Parker, Lisa (Randy) Hinojosa all of Fort Wayne; uncle, Nick (Janis) Haviland; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Michael, Isabelle, Thomas, Griffin, Amelia, and Carter; special nurse, Alisa Gearhart. Stacey was preceded in death by her father, Richard Tschantz; grandparents, Harold and Marjorie Tschantz; Thomas Haviland and Betty Jane Haviland. Service is 11:00 am, Monday, February 20, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior, Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Calling at the funeral home Sunday, February 19, 2017, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Easter Seals ARC of Northeast Indiana, 4919 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, February 17, 2017
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Waterloo - Theresa L VanderHorst, 72, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her home in Waterloo surrounded by her family. She was born September 10, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Alvin J. and Ethel "Bernice" (Thomas) Batistick. Theresa served in the convent for 6 years in Springfield, Illinois with Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. She earned a BA Degree in Social Work from Sienna Heights University in Adrian, Michigan and worked in the Health Care field in Long Term Care and Home Care before retiring in 2008. She was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Waterloo where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Theresa was not only a mother of six children, but she provided for her family by growing their food, canning it for winter months, often sewing their clothes, and even did some hunting and fishing alongside her husband. By doing these things she instilled immeasurable values in her children, showing them they could do anything they set their minds to. Theresa was very ambitious and tried her hand at many adventures alongside her husband Chris and they enjoyed traveling and camping. Together they visited all 50 states. She served as Mrs. Clause benefiting the VFW in Butler alongside Santa (Chris VanderHorst). She was a Girl Scout leader in the Irish Hills Girl Scout Counsel in Michigan for several years. Theresa also had a love for genealogy, scrapbooking, and participated in OCRC baseball in Onsted, Michigan. Most of all Theresa loved being a mother and grandmother. Theresa married Harold "Chris" VanderHorst on January 17, 1970 in Parma, OH and he passed away August 17, 2016. They were married for 47 years. She is survived by six children: Christopher (Susan) VanderHorst of Onsted, MI; Michelle VanderHorst of Adrian, MI; Dean (Stephanie) VanderHorst of Waterloo, IN; Yvonne (Kevin) Busdeker of Woodridge, IL; Charolette (Julio) Martinez of Granger, IN, and Andrea (David) Deihl of Waterloo, IN. There are 22 grandchildren: Ashleigh, Brandon, Ashley, Courtney (Tom), Julie, Dakota, Mel, Joshua, Brittany, Justin, Jacob (Leah), Josiah, Jozie, Dawson, Charles, Madison, Lincoln, Reagan, Kennedy, Charolette, Elliott, and Barrett. Also surviving is a brother James A (Ginny) Batistick of Atlantic Highlands, NJ. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a great grandson Preston Jack. A mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday March 2, 2017 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Waterloo with Father Dave Carkenord. Burial will be in St Michaels Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo. Calling will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo and also 1 hour prior to the funeral mass from 10 to 11 Thursday at the church.. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 PM Wednesday at the funeral Home prior to the start of calling Preferred Memorials are St. Michaels Window Restoration fund.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana, February 27, 2017
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Joseph A. Voirol, 53 years old of Monroeville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was a volunteer technology coordinator and board member at the Cornerstone Youth Center in Monroeville and a member of the Monroeville Chamber of Commerce. He was self-employed as the owner of Black Swamp LLC. Computer IT and was previously employed at D & L Communication. Surviving are his son, Nicholas Voirol of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Jessica Voirol of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchild, Tye Cremins; grandchild, Sabrina Voirol; grandchild, Caitlyn Voirol; grandchild, Zoey Kashmer; brother, Louis Voirol of Akron, IN; brother, Nelson Voirol of Fort Wayne, IN; and girlfriend, Julia Long of Fort Wayne, IN. Friends will be received from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday July 2, 2017 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel located at 111 S. Water St., Monroeville, Indiana 46773. In lieu of flowers Joe's family would ask that memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Youth Center Endowment Fund.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; June 21, 2017
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Donald L. Warnock, 70, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home in Fort Wayne surrounded by his family. Born in Portland, IN, Donald worked as a Molding Engineer with Teleflex for 38 years. He was a member of St. Joseph United Methodist Church. Donald served his country as a member of the US Army. He was an avid Sprint Car race fan and golfer. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Warnock of Fort Wayne; son, Dr. Aaron (Brittni) Warnock of Jeffersonville, IN; daughter, Kristen Warnock of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, A.J., Ellie, and Reece. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Martha Warnock. Service is 10:30 am, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling also Friday, June 23, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkview Home Health and Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; June 20, 2017
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Noel R. Wells, 83, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home in Leo. He was born in Auburn, Indiana to the late John W and Arlene H Wells. Noel graduated from Leo High School and was a lifetime resident of the community. He was a car salesman and worked at Allen County Motors, Bobilya Ford in Lagrange, IN and retired from Max Platt in Kendallville, IN. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Whether at work or at home, Noel worked very hard to provide for his family. He built his family's home and spent Sunday working on his wife's honey do list. He enjoyed watching baseball, taking fishing trips to Canada and caring for his three donkeys. Surviving are his children, Michael (Pat) Wissel of Nashville, TN; Susan Coe of Fort Wayne, IN; David (Laurie) Wissel of Bradenton, FL; Stephen (Sherry) Wissel of Amesbury, MA; Mark (Chris) Wissel of Fort Wayne, IN; Nicole (Joseph) Galbraith of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Yvonne Passwater of FL; Russell Wells of Columbia City, IN; Dennis (Sue) Wells of VA; Janine (Marty) Erlenbaugh of Clear Lake, IN; sister-in-law, Valerie Wells of Angola, IN;16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren . Noel was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 35 years, Dolores A Wells, and his brother, John Wells. A special thanks to his caregiver Susan Reiling who watched over him for 6 years. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Friday July 21, 2017, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. Calling also Thursday, July 20, 2017, 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Fort Wayne, IN. Burial in Catholic Cemetery Fort Wayne, Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2017
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Jeanne Lee Williams, 78, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at 7:39 p.m. in Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla following a short illness. She was born December 26, 1938, in Bixby, Oklahoma, to Archie Bottoms and Ruby (Linker) Bottoms-White. On October 6, 1956, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Curtis L. Williams. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Williams had resided in this area for 30 years. She and her husband owned and operated the fruit market at U.S. 6 and State Road 9 near Kendallvile for many years. She also worked at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla as a dietary aid for 17 years. Jeanne enjoyed playing bingo, being outdoors, camping, and travelling. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren and just enjoyed being together as a family. Surviving are two daughters, Candy (Ron) Jones of South Daytona, Florida, and Cathy (Pat) Ley of Kendallville; three sons, Steve Williams of Kendallville, Gary (Karen Stroup) Williams of Albion, and Larry Williams of Kendallville; nine grandchildren, Jason Stoneburner of Kendallville, Terra (Chris Zimmerman) Williams of Kendallville, Matthew Williams of Ligonier, Blake Williams of Leo, Colten Williams of Avilla, Tessa Ley of Kendallville, Victor Ley of Kendallville, Curtis Ley of Kendallville, and Brittany Williams of Canton, Ohio; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne Williams; two sisters, Annabelle Christ and Vera Pearl Conrad; and a brother, and J.C. Bottoms. There will be no funeral services at this time. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Preferred memorials are to Presence Sacred Heart Home, 515 North Main Street, Avilla, Indiana, 46710.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 19, 2017
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Carla Wilson, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Carla was born February 7, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Noel and Kathleen (Williamson) Myers. She graduated from Wes-Del High School in 1968. Carla worked at the Pennville Library for many years and was also an ARBA Rabbit Judge for many years. She was a member of the Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren; she was also a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Indiana Rabbit Breeders Association and also a Jay County and Delaware County 4-H Leader. She married Larry Wilson on September 20, 1969. Survivors include: Her loving husband: Larry Wilson - Portland, Indiana; 2 sons: Kelly (wife Jennifer) Wilson - Portland, Indiana; Aaron (fiancé Nicolle Courtney) Wilson - Muncie, Indiana; 1 daughter: Linsy (husband Cody) Zigler - Lynn, Indiana; 2 brothers: Dave (wife Kaye) Myers - Orlando, Florida; Ron (wife Linda) Myers - Fayetteville, North Carolina; 1 sister: Emma Lou Bocook - Munising, Michigan 5 Grandchildren. Visitation for Carla Wilson will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland with Pastor Earl Doll officiating the service. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana. Memorials may be directed to Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Williamson/Spencer Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana; June 21, 2017
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October 26, 1935 -- May 26, 2017
Ella H. Wingard, 81, of Topeka, died at 5:30 pm on Friday, May 26, at her residence. She was born on October 26, 1935 in LaGrange County to Henry and Lydian (Troyer) Frye. On May 12, 1955 in LaGrange County she married Elmer J. Wingard, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are four daughters, Erma (Leonard) Frey of Topeka, Ruby (Danny) Troyer of Shipshewana, Ruth (Harlan) Miller of Nappanee, Lora (John) Beachey of Topeka; nine sons, Jerry (Velda) Wingard of Topeka, Sam Wingard of LaGrange, Dave (Velda) Wingard, Elmer (Eva) Wingard, Jr., Danny (Loretta) Wingard all of Shipshewana, Cletus (Jenean) Wingard, Ray (Erma) Wingard, Steven (Velda) Wingard, Kenny (Carol) Wingard all of Topeka; 62 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Noah (Mary) Frye of Middlebury, Sam Frye of Pensacola, FL; sister, Edna (Freeman S.) Miller of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jerry Wingard; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elvie Frye, Joas Frye, Calvin Frye; three sisters, Katy Yoder, Susan Yoder, Lovina Frye. Ella was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Saturday May 27, and all day Sunday, May 28, at the Ray Wingard residence, 2285 South 600 West Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, May 29, at the DeWayne Lehman residence, 2735 South 600 West Topeka. Services will be conducted by Bishop Chris Lambright and the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, LaGrange. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 27, 2017
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Terry Lee Winteregg, beloved husband and father, of 2114 Whitetail Run Warsaw passed away at 11:40 a.m. on February 18, 2017 at Mason's Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 1, 1950 in Decatur to Doyle and Phyllis Hoffman Winteregg on Berne. On Aug. 5, 1972, he married Kathy Habegger in Berne. Soon after, they moved to Warsaw. Terry obtained an B.S. from Ball State in 1972 and a M.S. from IPFW in 1975. He began his teaching career in the fall of 1972 with Warsaw Community Schools where he taught for 39 years. He taught 5th grade at both Atwood and Eisenhower Elementary Schools. During his years at Atwood, he coached boys and girls sports. At 6'5" he was known, as a gentle giant who influenced his students through his patience, kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Teaching was a love for him that never ended, even with treatment. He attended WCC Church for the past 17 years. He participated in several sports throughout his life. He was an avid runner, biker, and golfer. Over the years he participated in marathons, mini marathons, mini triathlons, 5ks, and a number of bike tours. Above all else his true loves in life were his quiet faith in God, his relationship with his wife and daughter, and time spent with family and friends. Terry is survived by Kathy, his wife of 44 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Darcy and Andy Gilbert, Lafayette, Colo.; his brother and sister-in-law Randy and Diane Winteregg, Berne; his brothers and sisters-in-law Randy and Rosie Habegger, Granite Schoals, Texas; John and Sharie Habegger, Arvada, Colo.; Neale Habegger, Syracuse; Dean Habegger and Elizabeth Morris, Libertyville, Ill.; 17 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Phyllis Winteregg, Berne and sister, Linda Rasawehr, Woodburn. There will be a celebration of Terry's life in April, details and location to be announced at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, Kosciusko County, Indiana, February 26, 2017
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Ann Perry Wintrode, 97, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was born in Ashland, AL, the daughter of the late James W. and Ida Jane (Schoggins) Perry. Ann graduated from Pepperdine College in Los Angeles, Ca at age 18, and obtained a Master's Degree from the Peabody School of Library Science. Her career in librarianship took her to a number of places including Baltimore, MD, The Menninger clinic in Topeka, KS, Chicago, IL, and Denver, CO. Locally she worked at Indiana Institute of Tech, St. Francis College Library, and retired as the Coordinator of the Area 3 Library Services Authority, known as Tri-Alsa. Following her retirement she pursued hand-writing analysis, freelance writing, editing and teaching. She married her husband James on May 30, 1952 and shared 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2015. Surviving are her daughter, Penny Lytle; and her grandsons, Bradley and Kevin Lytle. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Funeral service will take place at 11AM on Friday, July 7, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Chapel, 8325 Covington Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 with visitation 1 hour prior. Private family burial.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 3, 2017
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Howard J. Woodby, 85, of Kendallville died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 4 a.m. in his residence. He was born April 30, 1932, on a farm near Morenci, Michigan, to Clifford Woodby and Clara (Crozzier) Woodby-Nelson. On January 10, 1953, in Morenci, Michigan, he married Joyce E. Keefer. She survives in Kendallville. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for 11 years as a driver salesman for Bancroft Cleaners. He left there and farmed for several years. He then worked for Morenci Rubber Products in Morenci, Michigan, where he worked in the rubber lathe cut division and assembly operation. The assembly division moved to Butler in 1979, and he worked there until this division moved back to Morenci in 1983. The assembly division moved to Kendallville in 1986, and Howard retired from there in 1992. After retiring, he worked in the lawn and garden department at Wal-Mart in Kendallville. He and his wife also worked for the Kendallville Police Department as school crossing guards for 19 years at the Kendallville Middle School. Howard was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and American Legion Post 86, both in Kendallville. Howard was an avid hunter and enjoyed making wood crafts. Also surviving are a daughter, Kathy (Jeff Meade) Kennedy of Fort Wayne; a son, Ronald (Gwen) Woodby of Kendallville; four grandchildren, Tammy (Mike) Gould, Todd (Sara) Soper, Jessie Maynard, and Jenny Maynard; six great-grandchildren, Alex Gould, MaKayla Gould, Tyelir Soper, Paisley Soper, Amya Howell, and Jaiden Littlejohn; a great great-granddaughter, Adalynn Slone; brother, Tom (Mildred) Woodby of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and a sister-in-law, Helen Woodby of Adrian, Michigan. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Carrol, Gordon, and Richard Woodby; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Woodby, Alta Mae Woodby, and Patty Berlow; and his stepmother, Laverne (Sallows) Woodby. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Rev. Chris Stephens of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Morenci, Michigan. Calling is Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Trinity Church United Methodist or Parkview Noble Home Health and Hospice.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 23, 2017
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August 10, 1926 -- May 26, 2017
Polly E. Miller Yoder, 90, of Goshen, died on Friday, May 26, at Greencroft Gables Health Care, Goshen. She had resided at Greencroft Central Retirement Center since January 2015. She was born on August 10, 1926, in Elkhart County, to Elmer T. and Anna Miller of Goshen. She married Henry M. Yoder on January 23, 1945, at the age of 18 and they had seven children. They were married 66 years. They lived in Topeka, Goshen and Middlebury; and in the later years they spent their winters in Sarasota FL. She declared Jesus as her personal Savior in 1955. She is survived by her children: Wilbur Devon (Delilah) Yoder of Hutchinson, KS, Alvin Jay (Rose Mary) Yoder of Salem, Carolyn (Norman) Miller of Middlebury, Anna Belle (Frank) Herbes and Kathryn (Wilbur) Beachy both of Millersburg, Henry Jr. (Fern) Yoder of Bristol, twenty grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, forty three great-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren, brother and sisters, Viola Beachy, Alvin Miller, Katie Schlabach and Ida Mae Troyer. Her husband Henry M. Yoder died on December 9, 2011. Her youngest daughter, Ruth Elaine, 9 months old preceded her in death as a result of a fatal car accident in November of 1959 in which Polly had a broken neck, back and paralyzed arm. She pleaded with God to heal her arm and she would never complain again about her pain. She kept her promise to not complain, in spite of the aching pain in her arm that remained since 1959. Her parents, sisters Laura Kuhns and LeAnna Bontrager and brother Larry Miller also preceded her in death. Polly Miller was a homemaker with seven children. She became a Pastor's wife at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church in 1962. She served many Sunday dinners to her church friends. She loved gardening and tending to her flowers. She hosted many of our three day family reunions. She loved to make up skits for our family times. She worked hard and yet took time to play softball and play games with her children. On our birthdays, she always served us our favorite meal and a birthday cake. It was important to her that the family "all" got invited to any family event. She served the church as a Sunday school teacher and as a Volunteer Bible Study Grader for Gospel Echoes. Her love was felt by her children and their spouses, her grandchildren and her church family. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday May 29, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10:00 am funeral service on Tuesday May 30, at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Burial will be in Griner Cemetery, Middlebury. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Gospel Echoes.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; May 27, 2017
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Elmer D. "Cork" Young, 70, of Wolcottville died Friday, June 30, 2017, at 2:10 a.m. in his residence. He was born September 10, 1946, in Kendallville to Rollo and Wilma (Smith) Young. On July 20, 1968 in Kendallville he married Elizabeth M. Gerbers. She survives in Wolcottville. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. He had worked as a plumber and pipefitter for Local 166 in Fort Wayne for 34 years. Mr. Young was a member of the LaGrange American Legion post 215. Also surviving are two daughters, Nicole Evans of Angola and Kristen (Eric) Neihardt of Howe; four grandchildren, Taylor Pollock, Erin Evans, Max Neihardt, and Wyatt Neihardt; a great-grandson, Fallon Pollock; two sisters, Lois Wilks of Sanford, Florida and Penny Caudrillier of Lantana, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joyce Buckles; and a brother, R.D. Butcher. A celebration of life gathering will be Sunday, July 23, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 215, 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange, Indiana. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 30, 2017
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