Kathleen "Kathy" S. Harris, 66, died Saturday December 28, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1947 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Charles and Frances Seitz. Kathy worked at ATT for 18 years as a HLA advisor. Surviving are her husband, Mike Harris, daughter, Tracie (Mike) Alford, son, Mike Harris, grandchildren, Myah,...
Edith E. Till, 91, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born August 8, 1922, in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Cornelius and Elma Altman. Edith was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and former member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Surviving are her children, Michael (Sharon) Till, Thomas (Barbara) Till, Raymond (Anita) Till, Daniel (Diane) Till,...
Rebecca Joyce Haire, 68, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Carl and Ruth (Williams) Hatcher. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Trinity United Methodist Church. She was very outgoing, loved socializing and had been a part of the red hat society since...
Leila D. (Thiel) Charais, 90, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Fort Wayne. Born December 21, 1922 in Edgerton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Albert G. Thiel and Marjorie F. Warner. After graduating from Hicksville High School she attended Heim Beauty College in Gary Indiana. Upon graduation from college she worked in...
Jean Collier, 82, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born July 29, 1931 in Ligonier, IN to the late Don and Hazel Schear. Jean worked in the laundry room at the Fort Wayne Country Club for 20 years. Surviving is her husband, Douglas W. Collier, son, Randall (Julie) Collier, daughter, Pam Collier, and step-daughter, Cathy Collier, 4 grandchildren, Lucas,...
Frederick "Fred" Fletcher Hagadorn, 84, passed on, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Kingston Health Care. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late, Mildred (Miller) Bassett and Edward H. Hagadorn. He was a Central High School Graduate. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1946. He served in the occupation of Germany and was discharged...
Donald D. Sheets, 83, died Friday, December 13, 2013. He was born November 17, 1930 in Werner, North Dakota to the late Arthur "Kenneth" and Ocie Mildred Sheets. He was a former member of Avalon Missionary Church. Don retired from Bowmar Instrument Co. after 25 years service. His training and earned degree was in watch repair and making. Surviving are...
Joanne Vaughn Kratzert of Ft. Wayne, Indiana was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL April 1, 1930. She was fondly and affectionately known by family and friends as JoJo. She is survived by her husband William A. Kratzert Jr., their 6 children: William A. Kratzert III, Cindy, Bobby, Cathy, Lisa and Kim. She was also a devoted grandmother to 12 grandchildren...
Helen Louise Rhodes, 91, of Fort Wayne, died on Friday, December 6, 2013. Born July 2, 1922 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late, John Madden and Elsie (Lotzenheiser) Madden. She was a wonderful homemaker and was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church. She is survived by her two sons, James (Rebecca) Rhodes and David Rhodes;...
Terry S. Barnhill, 70, of Huntertown, died on Friday, December 6, 2013. Born here in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late, Paul Vaith Barnhill II and Lois Jeann (Terry) Barnhill. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a member of the American Legion and the Scottish Rite. He worked for International Harvester for...