Diannia Lee "Dede" Esparza
Sep 15, 2017
Diannia "DeDe" Lee Esparza, 59, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at her home with her family at her side. She was born October 18, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio. DeDe was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving is her husband Paul Esparza, children, Patience (James) Taylor, Caleb (Crystal) Proctor, Haven (Carey Thomas) Proctor, Jesse (Jennifer) Moeller, Ryan Paul Esparza, Kathleen...
Bertha Ellen Fromm
Sep 8, 2017
Bertha Ellen Fromm, 96, passed Friday, September 8, 2017. Born July 4, 1921, in Steuben County. Bertha leaves behind four loving children, Richard Morris "Morry" (the late, Sharon, 2015) Fromm of Fort Wayne, Beverly Joan (companion, Charles Pearson) Craig of Auburn, Gene Allen (Dru) Fromm of Shoals, Indiana and Rowena "Rena" Kay (Tim) Scheibenberger of Fort Wayne; 19 grandchildren; 28...
Kathy L. Hardesty
Sep 3, 2017
Kathy L. Hardesty, 56, died Sunday September 3, 2017. She was born March 12, 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN to Homer and June Hardesty. Kathy worked for the K-Mart Corp. for 30 years and retired as manager. Kathy''s passion is Gardening and laying in the sun and swimming in the pool and listening to the birds. Surviving are Kathy's parents...
James Warren Turner
Sep 2, 2017
James Warren Turner, 85, passed away Saturday September 2, 2017. He was born December 17, 1931 in Bradenton, FL to the late Kimble and Marguarite Turner. James enlisted into the Navy and proudly served his country for 20 years in the military and then finally retired from Magnavox after 20 years of service. He is a member of St. Elizabeth...
Joanne Bruce
Aug 26, 2017
Joanne Bruce, 84, passed to her eternal life Saturday August 26, 2017. She was born February 19, 1933 in Jackson, MI to the late Joseph and Augusta Will. Joanne worked and retired as Lead Wire Cutter for G.E. for 31 years. After retirement Joanne worked for Agra-Stats for 11 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Elex Club...
Nancy Evangeline Burkholder
Aug 25, 2017
Nancy Evangeline Burkholder, 66, passed Friday, August 25, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospice. Born in Kokomo, a daughter to the late John Harold Ratcliff and Betty (Bogue) Ratcliff. Nancy had worked for Von Maur. She was a member of Victory Life Church in New Haven. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Philip Burkholder of New Haven; brother,...
Helene Elfriede Lilly
Aug 23, 2017
Helene Elfriede Lilly, 83, passed Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Woodview Waters Community. Born June 24, 1934 in Eisfeld, Thuringen, Germany, daughter to the late Oscar Julius Heinrich and Hertha (Fischer) Heinrich. After WWII, she met and married her husband Lloyd while he was stationed in Germany. After the birth of their children and his services in the Air Force,...
Virginia Ruth "Jinny" Cocherille
Aug 20, 2017
Virginia "Jinny" Ruth Cocherille, 91, passed Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Hospice Home. Born in Culver, she was a daughter to the late Cloyde Burton Miller and Leota (Clinkingbeard) Miller. Jinny was the first female broker in Fort Wayne. She retired from Paine Webber Jackson & Curtis. She appeared in local plays and musicals with her late husband, Robert E....
Sharon Lee Runge
Aug 17, 2017
Sharon Lee Runge, 78, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was born May 18, 1939 in Auburn, IN to the late Raymond and Nona Kizer. Sharon was a member of St. Matthew''s Lutheran Church. She had a passion for Ft. Wayne Komets Hockey, cruises and horses. Surviving are her children, Christina (Richard) Scherer, Scott (Theresa) Runge, Daniel Runge, Vicki...
Douglas Paul "Doug" Bird
Aug 16, 2017
Douglas Paul Bird , "Doug" , went to be home with the Lord on August 16, 2017 He was 56 years old. He was born on July 13, 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Dale and Norma Bird. His wife Leslie, daughters, Shaka, Andrea and Dougs sister Karen (Jeffrey) Palmer, and brothers Lynn (Christina) Bird and Jerry (Renee)...