Richard James Bywater

Oct 6, 2013

Richard J. Bywater, 74, died Sunday, October 6, 2013. He was born August 24, 1939 in Aurora, IL to the late Elton and Hazel Bywater. Richard was hard worker all his life at various jobs and the last 15 years worked at Tokheim Corporation. He was an Army Veteran. Surviving are his children, Raymie (Rose) Bywater, Richard Jason (Brandi) Bywater,...

Gerdy Kelly (Koiner) Kelly

Oct 4, 2013

Gerdy (Gerda) Kelly entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2013 at 10:28 a.m. God granted her a wonderful life as the Prima Ballerina for the Royal Bolshi Ballet Company. Born in Frankfurt am Main Germany. She was 85 years of age. Preceding her in death are her parents Franz and Christine Koiner of Barnau...

Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Grubb

Sep 21, 2013

Gerald "Jerry" Grubb, 84, died Saturday September 21, 2013 at his home. Jerry was born August 17, 1929 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late George and Mabel (Wade) Grubb. He retired from the Maintenance Dept. in the City of Fort Wayne. He was a member of American Legion, V.F.W, 40 et 8, and the AmVets Surviving are his children,...

Margaret "Peg" Aldridge (Kivi) Aldridge

Sep 18, 2013

K. Margaret "Peg" Aldridge, 94, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 at Westminster Village in Muncie. Born in Brainerd, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Axel and Rauha (Numnelin) Kivi. She was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church. She retired from Kaiser Tool as a secretary. She is survived by her two...

Jack Leroy Landis

Sep 14, 2013

Jack Leroy Landis, 73, of New Haven, died on, September 14, 2013 surrounded by his family at home. He was born in Logansport, Indiana, to the late Glen Landis and Edith Charline (Grandstaff) Landis. The Navy Veteran was a member of the Navy Club Ship 245, V.F.W. 2457 and Ironworkers Local 147. He retired from Don R. Fruchey as an...

Barbara L Lavergne

Sep 11, 2013

Barbara Louise LaVergne, 74, started her renewed life in heaven on September 11, 2013 at her home in Reserve, NM. She was born May 9, 1939 in New Haven, IN to the late Edward and Hazel Spieth. Barb worked 34 years for Magnavox as an operator and an assembler. Surviving are her children, Steve (Tina) LaVergne, Robert (Lisa) LaVergne Jr.,...

Robert Donald Britton

Sep 11, 2013

Robert Donald Britton, Jr., 72, of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Visiting Nurse. Born in Wiconisco, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert, Sr. and Laura (Noble) Britton. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at American Hoist & Derrick of Fort Wayne and then retired from...

Lois M. Wesche

Sep 7, 2013

Lois Marianne (Maassel) Wesche, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Lois was born October 8, 1928 in Sherwood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Rev. George Maassel and Clara (Schroeder) Maassel. She graduated from Ridgeville H.S. in Ohio and International Business College in Fort Wayne. She married...

Allen George Gleason

Sep 6, 2013

Allen George Gleason, 77, died Friday, September 6, 2013. He was born August 26, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Jerome Douglas and Marie Helen Gleason. He worked at Goodrich Corporation for 10 years and the a truck driver for 20 years. He was a Marine Corp. veteran. Surviving are his children, Pamela Marie Gleason, Christopher A. Gleason,...

Holly Ann Woods

Sep 1, 2013

HOLLY ANN WOODS, 80, died on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at her home. Born Dec. 13, 1932, in Garrett, she was a daughter of the late Hollis and Dorothy Breece. She graduated as Salutatorian of the Central High School Class of 1950. She retired from Dana Off Highway Axle Division. After retirement, she volunteered at Lincoln Museum and Dupont Hospital....