Paul D. Simerman 81, died Saturday, August 8, and his wife Patricia M. Simerman 80, died August 11, 2015. Paul was born May 23, 1934 in Columbia City, to the late Lawrence and Lorrene (Eggiman) Simerman. Paul retired as a computer analyst for Mutual Security Life Ins. after 38 years. Paul was active as a Scout Master, Junior Achievement, giving...
Ruth Ann Mote, 68, died on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter, of the late Max and Joanna Merrill. She had worked for Burcraft and as a nursing aid in the Huntington area. "A loving mother, grandma and great grandma, we love and will miss you dearly." She is survived by children, Steven (Susan)...
Joseph A. "Joe" Mrak Jr. 75, went home to be with our Heavenly Father August 4, 2015. He was born June 2, 1940 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He has lived in Ft. Wayne since 1969. He worked for Container Corporation and also Flash Fold Corporation. He went on to work at Lowes and retired from there. He was a member...
James "Jim" Franklin Wolfcale, 75, died on, Monday, August 3, 2015. Born in Fort Wayne, he is the son of the late, Glenn and Estella (Sorg) Wolfcale. Jim is a devoted and active member of Hope Lutheran Church of Coesse. Jim retired from GTE in 1988; and then drove bus for SWAC Schools till 1994. Jim and his wife, Patty...
Charles "Chuck" Lewis Courtney, 87, died Saturday August 1, 2015. He was born November 20, 1927 in Muncie, IN to the late Kenneth L. and Edith Courtney. Chuck was a mechanic for the City of Fort Wayne. He was a Navy Veteran. Surviving is his son, James (Susan) Courtney, 2 grandchildren, Christina, Philip and 4 great-grandchildren, Azlyn, Gwendolyn, Ellis, Phoenix....
Jeanne A. Murphy, 70, died Monday July 27, 2015. She was born February 27, 1945 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Vincent Kintz and Bernice Kintz-Nickelson. She worked at St. Vincent DePaul for 11 years. Jeanne was an avid shopper, loved her family and cats. Surviving are her husband Charles W. Murphy Sr. children, Charles W. Murphy Jr., Carrie...
George J. Walowich, 90, died Sunday July 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 16, 1925 in South Fork, PA to the late Andrew and Amelia Walowich. George worked at Magnavox for 23 years and was a greeter at Walmart for 17 years. He was an Army Veteran and a member of former American Legion...
Elizabeth Ruth Grosenbacher, 92, died peacefully at her home Sunday July 26, 2015 with her nephew Scott and his wife Maria by her side. Ruth was born June 10, 1923 in Waterville, Maine to the late John and Helen McAskill. She retired in 1985 from retail sales. Ruth was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Ladies Auxiliary Post 296...
Nicolasa Loredo, 66, of McAllen, Texas, and formerly of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the daughter of the late Ricardo Arias and Felicitas (Ramos) Arias. Nicole retired after 25 years of service from Gibraltar Packing. She is survived by children, Elsa (Jeff) Wilson of Virginia, Pedro Steven Loredo, Thelma...
James "Jim" Hill, 75 went home to his Savior Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Jim was born in Columbia City, IN on August 22, 1939 to the late Donald E. and Fay E. Hill. He retired from the Zollner Corp. after 22 years service. He was a member of First Assembly of God. He enjoyed the Blacksmith Club and Maumee Valley...