Fern S. Hannie, 91, of Fort Wayne passed on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Born in Adams County, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Martha (Leichty) Stucky. She served her country during WWII in the Army Air Corps as a First Lieutenant in the medical corps. Her mission and passion in life was to help women reach serenity....
Stephen P. Longenberger, 72, died Wednesday January 1, 2014 at his home in Florida. He was born November 4, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Irene and the late Kenneth Longenberger. He retired as a machinist at General Electric with 30 years service. Surviving are his wife Sandra Longenberger, children, Tamera K. (Jeff) Beard, Robert A. (Debra) Longenberger, sister, Sharon...
Douglas Allan Barclay, 62, of Fort Wayne, died unexpectedly on December 31, 2013 at home. The Fort Wayne native was born to the late Ivan and Eleanor Barclay. He was a 1969 graduate of North Side High and then received his Bachelors in Computer science from Depaw University. He was a member of the Young Republicans and worked on Richard...
Raymond E. Borchelt, 90, died Sunday December 29, 2013. He was born November 5, 1923 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Waldemar and Hilda Borchelt. He worked for ITT for 36 years retiring as the Manager of Material Control. Ray was a Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and American Legion #296. Surviving are...
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...