Ronald L. Harlan
Aug 29, 2018
Ronald Harlan, 58, residing in Ft. Wayne passed Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He graduated from Snider High School and then went to work at the Post Office for over 39 years as a clerk.
He is survived by his father, Leonard Harlan; sisters, Laura (Dan) Welklin and Marilyn (Mark) Poffenberger; nieces and nephews,...
Carole Rose Ocken
Aug 29, 2018
Carole R. (Banet) Ocken, 76, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 29, 1941 to the late J. Richard and Rose V. (Kintz) Banet. Carole is a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Roanoke and a member of the Rosary Sodality. Carole was an Executive Assistant...
Sharon Darlene Hoffman
Aug 28, 2018
Sharon Darlene Hoffman, 77, died August 28, 2018 at her home in Carmel, Indiana. She was born March 6, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Roy and LaVern Patterson. Sharon was a former member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Fort Wayne and current member of Cornerstone Lutheran Church, in Carmel.
Surviving is her husband...
Michael Allen Rife
Aug 26, 2018
Michael Allen Rife, 61 died Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born on May 4, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late William Lawson and Ann Mae (Knight) Rife. He attended the Branch of Christ Fellowship.
Surviving are his sisters, Judy Durnell, Linda Patrick, Diane Dahman, Shirley Jackson, Donna Dornseif, Marsha Merritte, brothers, William, Robert, Stephen,...
Joann L Smith
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,...
Patricia Jane Thompson
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)...
David M. Felton
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...
Ralph Edward Lerch, Sr.
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...
David John Steinbacher
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...
Betty Rose Straley
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...