John Thomas Hall

Jan 23, 2017

John Thomas Hall, 59, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Thomas and Ruth (Hageman) Hall. He was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen Hall of Fort Wayne; daughter, Allie (Noah) Neuenfeldt of Grand Rapids, Michigan; son, Michael...

Pastor Truman Smith

Jan 20, 2017

Pastor Truman Smith, 79, went to his Heavenly home, Friday January 20, 2017. Pastor Smith was pastor for 58 years of unbroken ministry beginning in Layfayett & Orme Valley Church of God then 8 years at Smyrna, TN Church of God, 4 years, Middle Creek Church of God Cosby, TN, 8 years, Shelbyville, TN Church of God and then 34...

Michael Rolla Ormiston

Jan 19, 2017

DR. MICHAEL R. ORMISTON, 74, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Born May 24, 1942, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Rodney E. and Shirley H. Ormiston. Michael had a Doctorate in Education from Indiana University and retired as Assistant Principal from Snider High School in 2005. Surviving are his daughters, Lisa Renee (Andrew) Ormiston-Johnson and Lori...

B. Rondot (Fisher) Rondot

Jan 13, 2017

B. Lucille Rondot, 95, passed peacefully Friday, January 13, 2017. Born in Columbia City, she was a daughter to the late Warner and Lillian Fisher. Lucille was a devoted wife, dedicated mother and grandmother to her family. She is survived by her son, Steven (Donna) Rondot; daughters, Debra (Pat) McBride and Rita (Carl) Jensen; seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Kathryn, Bryan,...

Ada (Burns) Deaton

Jan 13, 2017

Ada Deaton, 84, passed Friday, January 13, 2017 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky, the daughter to the late Green and Marie Burns. She was a devoted wife and dedicated mother and grandmother to her boys. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John J. Deaton of Fort Wayne;...

May Lee (Lee) Lee

Jan 13, 2017

May Lee, 88, died Friday January 13, 2017 at her home. May was born in Cambodia on January 10, 1928. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children, Ky (Ty) Taing, Changhong Koa, Yousong Koa, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Limchay Koa in 1976, a son Youleng Koa and...

Marie Hill (Nidlinger) Hill

Jan 11, 2017

Marie E. Hill, 77, died Thursday, January 11, 2017. She was born September 7, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late William E. and Goldie Nidlinger. Marie worked in home health with Heartland Hospice and Allen Co. Council of Aging. Marie was an active member of First Assembly of God Church. Surviving are her sons, Steve Hill, John (Christine)...

Alma Stephens (Reynolds) Stephens

Jan 10, 2017

ALMA R. STEPHENS, 88, went home to her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. Born Nov. 19, 1928, in Barthel, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ernie Reynolds. She was active at The Chapel and Gideon's International. Surviving is her husband, Dillard Stephens; children, Barb (Dan) Dirig and Tim (Becky Ellis) Stephens; siblings, Deanna Workman, Jean...

Kimberly Bender (Evans) Bender

Jan 9, 2017

Kimberly Jane Bender, 57, passed peacefully Monday, January 9, 2017 at home. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Clifford and Rose (Wheaton) Evans. She formerly taught preschool at Trinity Evangelical Church and then was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Kim was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and had a passion and love for children. She...

Ignatius P. Arellano

Jan 6, 2017

Ignatius P. Arellano, 73, died Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born August 2, 1943 in Brownsville, TX to the late Rosa Perez and Gabino Arellano. Ignatius worked for Peter Eckrich Corporation and the Smirfit Company. Surviving is his wife Darlene Medsker Arellano, Stepdaughhter Darlene (Timothy) Grossman, and their 9 year old Thomas Grossman, Stepson Michael (Karen) McNeal, and 5...