Sep 6, 2019

Jules Emile Toussaint, 86, passed Friday, September 6, 2019 at Coventry Meadows Nursing Home.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late Jules R. Toussaint and Beth (Shaw) Edwards.  Jules proudly served his county in the Navy during the Korean War.  He then married Margie Holocher.  He retired from Navistar after 40 years of service as...

Sep 6, 2019

Elfriede passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, September 6, 2019. Elfriede was born on a Wednesday in a small village in Germany in July 1925. She met her husband while working for the U.S. Military in their kitchen during WWII. They married in Germany and Elfriede later came to the United States with her daughter,...

Sep 5, 2019

Judy Ann Lytal, 78, passed peacefully with family by her side Thursday, September 5, 2019.  Born in Kendallville, she was a daughter to the late Wilbur Conrad and Donna (Hoffman) Bohde.  She graduated from South Side High School in 1958.  Judy had worked for Emmaus Lutheran School in the cafeteria and then was the office manager at Gouty's.  She...

Sep 3, 2019

John Gregory Gotschall, 57, passed Tuesday, September 3, 2019. "Heaven got a new soccer coach today."  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Richard L. Gotschall and Ann (Matrin) Gotschall.  John received his Bachelor's from IPFW and has worked for the same company for 33 years helping people move not just locally but internationally at...

Sep 2, 2019

Nicole Renee Griffiths, 39, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at home.  She was a homemaker and had recently started working at Universal.  Nicole was an avid Raiders fan, loved sunflowers and unicorns.

Nicole is survived by husband and best friend of almost 20 years, Robert "Bobby" Michael Riddles; daughters, Tru Riddles , Brianna Riddles, Jazmine Riddles, Ashly...

Aug 29, 2019

Irene Rose Botz, 94, went to Heaven Thursday, August 29, 2019.  She was born in South Bend, Indiana. She was a daughter to the late John and Sarah (Cross) Keirns. She was a wonderful homemaker for her family and devoted christian.  She not only was an active member of the Baptist church her whole life but was also active...

Aug 27, 2019

James Lynn Bireley, 91, passed Tuesday, August 27, 2019 with family at his side.  He was born in Leo, to the late Ora C. Bireley and Sadie (Mills) Bireley.  James proudly served his country in the Marine Corps.  He retired from Dana after 25 years of service and was the owner of Jim's Auto selling cars.  He was a...

Aug 25, 2019

Patricia Marie Hill, 60, passed peacefully, Sunday, August 25, 2019 at home with family.  She was born in Fort Wayne a daughter to the late Eugene and Kathryn (Miller) Knepper.  She had worked for the Northwest Allen County Schools for almost 15 years in the cafeteria; she was known as "Lunch Lady".  She loved the summers and school breaks...

Aug 24, 2019

Lawrence E. Brothers, 75, passed peacefully Saturday, August 24, 2019 with his family by his side.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late, John and Erma Brothers.  Larry proudly served his county as a Seabee in the Navy during Vietnam. He retired after 40 years from tool and die and during his retirement enjoyed being...

Aug 16, 2019

Donna Jean Hall, 86, passed Friday, August 16, 2019.  Born in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late Theodore D. Grimme and Esther E. (Graham) Grimme.  Donna was a homemaker for her family as the kids were growing up and later had worked retail at L.S. Ayres.  Donna was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church....