Sandra Lehman-Burnett (Lehman) Lehman-Burnett

Oct 17, 2014

Sandra Kay Lehman- Burnett, 65, died Friday, October 17, 2014. Sandra was born March 18, 1949 in Van Wert, Ohio to the Patricia (Martz) Lehman-Jackson and the late Herman Lehman. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving is her son, Adam (Toi Lyn) Williamson and 2 grandsons, Noah and Dillon along with 2 sisters, Cheryl Prior, Beth Hitchcock. There...

Paul Weidler

Oct 11, 2014

Paul Weilder, 92, of Valparaiso, died on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at VNA Hospice Center. Born in Decatur, on April 22, 1922. Paul and his identical twin brother, Wilfred, married identical twin sisters. They lived as a combined family with the five children between them. Paul is survived by his children, Sandra (Dennis) Malott of Fort Wayne and Theresa (Walter)...

Rev. Roy Lee Ayers

Oct 8, 2014

Rev. Roy Lee Ayers, 76, completed his journey on October 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Roy was born September 21, 1938 in Huntsville, AL to the late James and Narella Ayers. Roy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was an active member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church. He leaves behind...

Fern Bauman-Blauvelt (Waters) Bauman-Blauvelt

Oct 8, 2014

Fern Elsie Bauman-Blauvelt, 90, of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Covington Manor. She was born in Fort Wayne, daughter of the late Charles and Goldie Waters. She had worked at A&P grocery store as a clerk and then later at Sears taking catalog orders. She was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. A loving and...

Carol Harris (Arney) Harris

Oct 6, 2014

Carol Jean Harris, 82, died Monday October 6, 2014. She was born November 14, 1931 in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Katheryn Arney. She was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandmother. Carol was a member at Achduth Vesholom Congregation and worked as a manager for various venues. Surviving are her children, Karen K. (Chuck) Wise, Michael S. (Debby)...

Ralph Russell Hannie

Oct 2, 2014

Ralph Russell Hannie, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014. Born in rural Berne, he was the son of the late, Adolph Hannie and Lulu (Striker) Hannie. A WWII veteran, Ralph served in the Army with the 147th Infantry Regiment. He graduated from IU in 1949. Ralph''s love for sports started at a young age; he was...

Ruth Felger (Gerber) Felger

Sep 30, 2014

Ruth Evelyn Felger, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Visiting Nurse. She was born September 27, 1918, to the late Solomon and Ellen Gerber. During her younger years she worked at General Electric and also led herself and her three sisters in a traveling quartet called the "Gerber Sisters; during the 1930''s and 1940s; in which...

Donna Stigamire (Carper) Stigamire

Sep 25, 2014

Donna M. Stigamire, 94, died Thursday, September 25, 2014. Born May 11, 1920, to Fred A. and Emma (Gnepper) Carper, she graduated from Jackson Township High School in 1938. Her first husband, Robert J. Inks, died June 25, 1955. Donna then married Carlton R. Stigamire October 27, 1957, who passed away July 3, 2003. She was a buyer and department...

James L. "Jim" O'Connell

Sep 20, 2014

James L. O''Connell, 78, passed Saturday, September 20, 2014 at home. He was born in Whitley County, son of the late Loren and Irene (Hyndman) O''Connell. Jim graduated from Huntertown High School. He was life long farmer and retired from International Harvester and North West Allen County Schools. Jim always loved his racing. He used to shoot Trap all over...

Donald D. "Don" Hampshire

Sep 17, 2014

Donald D. Hampshire Sr., 83, went to his final resting place, Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was born October 8, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Waldo and Mary Hampshire. Don retired after 32 years as a truck driver for ANR (Associated Truck Lines). He was Past Commander of American Legion post 499. Surviving are his wife of...