Aug 25, 2018

Joann L. Smith, 80, began a new life on Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Joann was born in Fort Wayne, IN on January 5, 1938.  She was a loving, wife mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  All that knew her lovingly called her Mamaw.

Surviving is her husband Arvilee "Lee" Smith, granddaughters, Sarah (Jason) Bransteter, Amy (Brian) Felger, great-grandchildren, Paige,...

Aug 24, 2018

Patricia Jane Thompson, 70, passed Friday, August 24, 2018 at Golden Years. Born in Trenton, Michigan, she was a daughter to the late, Chester Combs and Rosetta (Mayfield) Combs. She was a homemaker and a member of Three Rivers Baptist Church. Patricia is survived by her children, Daniel Thompson and Angel Thompson both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Rosetta (Joseph)...

Aug 20, 2018

David M. Felton, 61, of South Bend, was born on June 20, 1957 in Portland, Oregon.  Dave graduated from Clay High School in South Bend and Ball State University with his Bachelors in Accounting.  He was an auditor for the Indiana Department of Revenue for 35 years.  He loved officiating high school sports.

He is survived by...

Aug 19, 2018

Ralph Edward Lerch Sr., 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away at home on Sunday, August 19, 2018.  Ralph was born January 8, 1939 in Fort Wayne, to the late Raymond J. Lerch and Myrene (Hetrick) Lerch.  At the early age of 17 he married the love of his life, Violet (Flynn) Lerch.  Together they raised two children, enjoyed small...

Aug 19, 2018

David John Steinbacher, 61, passed Sunday, August 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a short fight against Leukemia.  He worked 40 years for Alro Steel/Art Iron. David was a sports fan and loved his Chicago teams, Blackhawks, Cubs and Bears. He was also a fan and supporter of the Homestead High School Marching Band, where he made...

Aug 15, 2018

Betty Rose Straley, 93, passed Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  Born August 18, 1924, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late, Lewis and Grace (Sowers) Felger. She was a graduate of Arcola High School in 1944. Betty retired from General Electric after 30 years of service.  She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church and loved...

Aug 11, 2018

Violet Virginia (Dishong) Pflieger, 96 passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.  She was born June 14, 1922 in Wells County, Indiana to the late Forrest and Emma (Conrad) Dishong.  On May 8, 1955 Violet married Donald Pflieger.  They lived North of Huntington for 41 years and Waynedale for 2 years.  Violet worked at Wayne pump and Fort Wayne Candy...

Aug 11, 2018

Norman E. Keller, 76, passed peacefully Saturday, August 11, 2018.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late Cleophus and Mary (Pool) Keller.  Norman served his county in the National Guard and Army.  Norm retired from INDOT after 20 years and then retired from Quality Foods Inc., driving truck.

Norman is survived by half...

Aug 10, 2018

Rodger Howard Funk, 82, passed Friday, August 10, 2018.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late, Howard Nicholas Funk and Pauline Cecil (Hubartt) Funk.  He retired from Zollner Corp after 30 plus years of service and was a member of the Fairview Missionary Church, in Angola.  Rodger enjoyed fishing and boating.  He was an avid...

Aug 9, 2018

Loree Lynn Leitch, 54, passed Thursday, August 9, 2018.  Loree was born January 11, 1964, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Marvin E. and Gwendolyn Diane McBride.  She was a veteran of the United States Air Guard and was a secretary for the Civil Engineering Dept in the Air Guard.  Loree worked in the decoding center for the Post Office....