Anita Garman-Gaby (Myers) Garman-Gaby
Apr 27, 2017
Anita Lynn (nee, Myers) Garman-Gaby, 48, of Elkhart, passed Thursday, April 27, 2017. Formerly of Syracuse, a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School. She had worked at Four Winds International Corp. Anita lived life to the fullest, she loved boating, going to the beach, an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, obsessed with cooking shows, and a huge Aerosmith and Nickelback fan....
Robert Kenneth Clapper
Apr 26, 2017
Robert "Bob" Kenneth Clapper, 83, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born December 4, 1933 in Elwood, Indiana to the late, Roy and Elizabeth Clapper. Robert Retired as Branch Manager for Cummings Diesel in Fort Wayne after 47 years of service. Bob was a Navy veteran during the Korean War and a member of American legion...
Betty Longest (Janssen) Longest
Apr 24, 2017
BETTY JANE LONGEST, 92, passed Monday, April 24, 2017 and undoubtedly entered the kingdom of Heaven for she was an angel on earth. Born Betty Janssen July 30, 1924. Betty married Ferris "Junior" Longest in 1947 who preceded her in death on June 25, 2015. She graduated from business college in Ft. Wayne in 1944 and began a long career...
David G. Boothby
Apr 24, 2017
David G. Boothby 75 died Monday April 24, 2017. He was born October 18, 1941 in Huntington, WV to the late Charles and Geraldine Boothby. David was self-employed and was a pipefitter with Traveling Local 669. David was an Army veteran during the Viet Nam War. Surviving are his children, Kimberly Kimmish, David C. (Lisa) Boothby, Leslie G. Boothby, Jennell...
Gloria Mccann (Spangler) Mccann
Apr 23, 2017
Gloria Jean McCann, 71, died Sunday April 23, 2017. She was born in Madison, WI on August 7, 1945 to the late Paul R. and Catherine I. Spangler. Gloria was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She worked for Beloit, WI Corporation for 18 years and Centennial Wireless until her retirement. Surviving are her children, George...
Jackson Michael Thornton
Apr 21, 2017
Jackson Michael Thornton, 15 weeks gestational, received his wings on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was a son to Trever Michael Thornton and Kayla Mae Lynn Rice; two sisters, Adalynn and Avery; grandparents, Brandon & Shelly Jarvis and Randy and Pam Thornton; great grandparents, William & Connie Smith, Laurel & (the late, Joe) Brown and Deak & Dianne Thornton; several...
Roger Neal Carpenter
Apr 15, 2017
Roger Neal Carpenter 88 died Saturday April 15, 2017. He was born November 4, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Carl and Dorthea Carpenter. Roger was raised in Ft. Wayne and graduated from North Side High School as a Redskin. He served his country in the Marine Corps. 1947 - 1949 and then joined the Army was discharged with...
Gordon Edward ""Doc"" Howell
Apr 12, 2017
Gordon "Doc" Howell, 97, passed Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in Modoc, Indiana, to the late Edward and Margaret Howell. Growing up Gordon had worked on the farm, he then moved to the Fort Wayne area and started working at Tokheim and Eckrich. He then got into the automotive world starting at Rousseau as a car salesman, then...
Arline Wilkinson (Bradlmuleller) Wilkinson
Apr 12, 2017
WILKINSON, ARLINE S. (EDITH) 83, Passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2017. She worked many years for Parrot Packing Co. , and after they closed down , she drove school bus for F.W.C.S. Then retired with her husband , to St. Petersburg, Fla. Proceeded in death her husband Donald Wilkinson. Surviving : daughters , Di'anna Marie, Susan (Jim) Davis, son,...
William Carl Zion
Apr 11, 2017
William Carl Zion, 75, passed away April 11 2017. He was born in Ft Wayne on January 23, 1942, to the late Carl and Troy Ann Zion. Graduating from Central High School, Ft Wayne, in 1960, Bill was one of the first 100 employees hired at the new BF Goodrich plant in Woodburn in 1961. He retired from Goodrich in...