Dec 11, 2018

Clarence Oak "Frank" Franklin, born in a farmhouse in Spencerville, IN, the sixth child of John and Ivah Franklin on January 4, 1934, passed from his disease-ridden body to his heavenly reward on December 11, 2018 at 2:12 a.m.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Willowdean (Combs) Franklin, and all of his siblings. He married Willowdean (Dee)...

Dec 10, 2018

Nadine Ray Manter, 71, died Monday, December 10, 2018.  She was born October 25, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Albert and Violet Gomoll.  Nadine worked in retail sales.

Surviving are her children; Tara (Chad) Fulk, Jerry (Carol) Byrun, sisters; Virginia Shook and Kathleen Kahn.

Honoring Nadine's wishes there is no calling or...

Dec 7, 2018

Danny G. Dafforn, 83, went home to his Lord Friday, December 7, 2018.  He was born On August 21, 1935 in Zanesville, IN to the late Vernon and Mary Dafforn.  He worked for Cover All Rental for 20 years then drew wire for 30 plus years at the Fort Wayne Metals Corp. Danny along with Marjoria were active members...

Dec 7, 2018

Dr. James F. Ruble DDS 84, formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN died Thursday, December 7, 2018 in Beavercreek, OH.  He was born June 11, 1934 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Allen J. and Pauline C. Ruble.  Dr. Ruble was a dentist for 47 years before retiring.  He is a past member of Indiana Dental Assoc., Isaack Knapp...

Dec 6, 2018

JAMES CARTER SHELFORD, 87, loving husband and father of five children, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Fort Wayne, Ind.  Born on March 16, 1931 in Pontiac, Mich., Jim was the son of the late Carl and Lillian Shelford, and was the oldest of two children. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1949, where he...

Dec 6, 2018

Jody Christina McCann, 45 passed away Thursday December 6, 2018.  She was born on July 7, 1973 in Pomona, CA to Marvin W. Charla M. Tschumper.  Jody was a teacher's assistant at Arlington and Shambaugh Elementary Schools working with the special needs children.  Her passions were; her family was everything   and being a grandma, drawing, gardening, handcrafts and things...

Dec 4, 2018

Florine Eleanor (Wilkins) Sievers

97, of Fort Wayne, was called home by her Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. She was the daughter of Elizabeth (Rousseau) and Wm. Earl Wilkins. Florine graduated from Central High School in 1940. During WWII, she worked at G.E. in several departments. After raising her daughter, Marcia, and being the "Best Mom"...

Dec 2, 2018

Vivian Lucille Gray, 62, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.  Born in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late Robert "Bud" and Donna (Nichols) Rousseau.  Vivian was active in the Al-Anon sponsorship for many years.  She was a homemaker for her family and loved her furry friend, Ali.

She is survived by sons, Cavin (Lisa) Gray...

Nov 30, 2018

Judith "Judy" Ann Voges, 73, passed peacefully, Friday, November 30, 2018.  Born in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late, Walter Groggs and Lillian (Green) Groggs.

Judy is survived by husband of 33 years, Glen Boyd Voges; children, Renee Voges of New Haven and Ryan (Carolyn) Voges of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Jordan Williams-Voges, Tianah...

Nov 21, 2018

Donna J. Stroble, 86, passed away at her home and is now with her Savior.  She was born October 21, 1932, to David E. Rhodes and Edith Barnhart Rhodes. She graduated from South Side High School, worked at Harvester, S.S. Kresge, and the Savoy. She married Jimmie L. Stroble, and they enjoyed life together until his death in 1996. ...