Oct 11, 2019

Joseph Charles LaFontaine, Jr, 75, died peacefully on October 11, 2019 at around 5:00 PM at Parkview Hospital.  Joe was born on February 19, 1944, the first son of Joseph Charles LaFontaine, Sr and Dorothy Marie LaFontaine.  Joe grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Central High School in 1962.  He was employed by the Fort Wayne Community...

Oct 10, 2019

James Dale Lytal, 79, passed peacefully with family at his side Thursday, October 10, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana; James remained a life long resident and was a devoted member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

James is survived by children, Ed Lytal and Susie (Rick) Stansberry; grandchildren, Kristin, Erin, James and Andrew.

James was...

Oct 8, 2019

James "Jim" A. Arnett, passed Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at home with family by his side.  Jim was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Royal and Geraldine (Bangert) Arnett.  He was drafted in the Army in 1967 as a Radio Operator.  He had worked for G&L Construction before hiring into GTE.  Jim was member of the Northside Missionary...

Oct 8, 2019

Lois Helene (Bletzacker) Pinkerton, 90, passed October 8, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Lois was a daughter to the late Leo W. Bletzacker and Helen M. (Smith) Bletzacker. Graduating from Central High School, Lois met and married the love of her life, Richard Irvin Pinkerton, to whom she would have been married to for...

Oct 7, 2019

Maurice "Mo" Richard Shively Sr., 75, passed October 7, 2019 at Majestic Care at 5:15 AM. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Maurice was a son to the late Maurice Clayton (1969), Violla Bell (Shirley) Shively (1990).

Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Karen Sue (Susan) Shively, children; Maurisa Madonna (Keith) Huffman, Maurice Shively...

Oct 4, 2019

Robert "Bob" Virgil Howell, 59, lost his year long battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer early Friday morning October 4, 2019.  He went peacefully at the Hospice Home.

Bob was born in Fort Wayne, April 12, 1960.  He was an only child to the late Robert Dewey Howell and JoAnn Marilyn (Sergeant) Howell.  Bob was a 1978...

Sep 28, 2019

Paul William Durlacher, 62, passed Saturday, September 28, 2019 at home with his family by his side.  Born in Paterson, New Jersey he was a son to the late, Robert and Doris (Ahrendt) Durlacher.  While Paul was an EMT, that is where he met the love of his life, Diane.  Formerly of Fair Lawn, New Jersey; they were in...

Sep 24, 2019

Patricia A. Auld, 86, passed, Tuesday September 24, 2019 reuniting with her husband, Clyde, of 61 years. Patricia was born October 31, 1932 to the late Harry and Elma Boivin. She was a devoted homemaker who loved traveling and bowling in her leisure. Patricia loved to travel to places such as Chicago, Tennessee, and Hawaii. In fact,...

Sep 23, 2019

Lois Gertrude Frede, 92, passed Monday, September 23, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages.  Born in Fort Wayne, IN;  Lois worked at WOWO Radio and retired from Lincoln National Corporation. Lois was also a devoted member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and its Quilters and Crafters.

Surviving are her daughters, Barbara (Keith) Menze of Wolcottville...

Sep 21, 2019

Wayne Dennis Osborn, 78, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  A native of Harvey, IL; Dennis was most recently a resident of Valrico, FL after leaving Fort Wayne, IN back in 1998. Dennis was a member of Brandon Elks Lodge #2383 and the Lodge Advisor and was PDDGER for Florida Elks.

Dennis...