Jack Eldon "Winged Turtle" Smith
Jul 17, 2017
Jack Eldon "Winged Turtle" Smith, 83, walked on July 17, 2017 at his home with his wife of 63 years at his side. He enjoyed his journey on this earth by spending time with his family, friends and sharing his many talents, fishing, working with the Boy Scouts, his Native American dance team "The Wagion" Dancers. Dancing at the Pow...
Josephine Halter
Jul 13, 2017
Josephine Halter, 95, passed Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Lutheran Life Villages, Pine Valley. Born in Columbia City, she was a daughter to the late Cecil and Faith (Miller) Phend. She had worked for Truck Engineering in the office and was a seamstress for Fort Wayne Tailoring. Josephine and her late husband Jack were owners of Halter Pool Tables in...
Marcia A. Moore
Jul 12, 2017
Marcia A. Moore, 76 passed away, July 12, 2017. She was born September 24, 1940 in Mansfield, OH to the late Russell and Elizabeth Doehla. Marcia was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church and was a receptionist for the Caylor Nickel Clinic in the Cardiology Dept. She was active in the Y.M.C.A., St. Mary''s Hospital, Gingerbread Theater Group...
Richard Loyd Beltz
Jun 30, 2017
Richard Loyd Beltz, 94, passed Friday, June 30, 2017. Born in Allen County he was one of two sons to the late, Harry and Eula (Scott) Beltz. He served his country in the Army during WWII. Richard retired from GTE and then started volunteering with Aboite Township Fire Dept. for over 30 years. He was a member of Trier Ridge...
Debra K. Clark
Jun 29, 2017
Debra K. Clark, 47, died Thursday June 29, 2017. She was born April 26, 1970 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Dennis and Jane Rice. Debra worked for Shambaugh & Sons. Surviving are her children, Brandon Clark and Bianca (Keion Pernell) Tawdul, siblings, Dennis Rice Jr. and Doreena (Todd) Bowser and 2 grandchildren. Services are 5:00 p.m. Thursday July 6, 2017...
James Edward Houser
Jun 28, 2017
James Edward Houser, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Hospice Home Center, Fort Wayne. Jim was the oldest son of the late Gene and Helen Houser. He graduated from Elmhurst High School, and entered the medical field starting at St. Joseph Hospital, and on to nursing home facilities retiring from Saint Anne's Nursing Home in 2005....
Thomas John Berning
Jun 26, 2017
Thomas John Berning, 63, passed peacefully Monday, June 26, 2017 with sleep apnea. He was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School where he excelled in athletics. He worked at Vera Bradley as a truck driver and prior was in construction. He is a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. Tom is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda...
Candace Lynn Eastman
Jun 23, 2017
Candace Lynn Eastman 61, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born August 1, 1955 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Roger and Alice Carpenter. Over the years Candace managed various bars in the city. Candy''s family wants to thank Covington Manor Rehab and Heartland Hospice for their compassion and caring. Surviving is her son, Nathan (Gina Stroh)...
Myrtle Keller (Frizzell) Keller
Jun 22, 2017
Myrtle C. Keller, 94, died Thursday June 22, 2017. She was born October 8, 1922 in New Johnsonville, TN to the late Walter and Georgia Frizzell. Myrtle retired from G.E. after 25 years where she tested motors. In her 60''s Myrtle took classes and began to paint landscapes in acrylics and oils that would hang in various public areas. Surviving...
Willowdean "Dee" Franklin
Jun 19, 2017
Willowdean "Dee" Franklin, 83, was promoted to Glory on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was born January 9, 1934, in LaGrange, IN to the late Ova E. and Esther (Harding) Combs. Dee was a piano teacher who loved bringing the best out of her students. She attended Sherman Street Church of God and Woodview Church of God, where she played...