Oct 23, 2019

Betty Maxine Murphy, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, with her family by her side. Betty was a daughter to the late Floyd and Nellie (High) Morr. Betty was married to her late husband, Leo E. Murphy, for more than 60 years. Betty was a graduate of Northside High School and a devoted member of the Waynedale Methodist Church....

Oct 17, 2019

Charles V. Cochren, 83, died on Thursday October 17, 2019 at his home in Hamilton Place. Born in Fort Wayne, Charles was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence Cochren.

Charles faithfully served his country in both the Korean War and Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army, as well as a devoted...

Oct 16, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Bird, 101, passed Wednesday, October 16, 2019 with her daughter and son in-law by her side.  Born in Parker, she was a daughter to the late Nathan Anderson Jones and Fanny B. (Snodgrass) Jones.  She was a former member of the Simpson United Methodist Church (77 years), The Women's...

Oct 15, 2019

John William Martin, 78, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Cameron Hospital in Angola, Indiana. Born in New Castle, Indiana; John was a son to the late Albert and Mary (Ponsler) Martin. John was the owner of John's Barber Shop and retired from Inland Distribution.

John was a member of the Leo Freemasons as well...

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...