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 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, 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, 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....
James A. Borcherding, 88, died Saturday August 31, 2013. James was born January 13, 1925 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late James F. and Marie Borcherding. Jim was raised in Monroeville, Indiana, attending Jackson Township grade school and graduated from Monroeville High School. Jim was a member of the Oak Grove Church and he worked at the VA Hospital...
Marjorie J. Bercot, 90, died Thursday August 29, 2013. She wa born March 23, 1923 in Woodburn, IN to the late Ray and Ruth Cairns. Marjorie was an L.P.N. at Parkview Memorial Hospital and various facilities in Ft. Wayne. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church for 60 years. Surviving are her children, Donna R. Carnall, Elkhart,...
John "Jim" Milburn Mabe, 83, of Fort Wayne, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Born in Greenville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Earl and Pauline Mabe; stepmother, Hilma Mabe, after his mother''s death. The Army veteran was a member of the American Legion Post 47. He retired from Tokheim in 1992, after 37 years of service. He...
Paul B. Yentes, 92, died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at his home. Paul was born April 1, 1921 in Wabash, IN to the late Earl and Edith Yentes. He worked at General Electric as a tool maker and designer for 41 years. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII, member of First Christian Church and G.E. apprentice group. Surviving are...
Ronald Lee Voght, 64, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Genesis Healthcare. Born in Huntington, he was the son of the late Lee Voght and Florence (Jiosa) Burton. The Army Vietnam Veteran was a lifetime member, and past commander of the V.F.W. #1421. He was the owner and operator of two restaurants in Warsaw and Florida....
Carol J. Sandel, 73, passed away Saturday August 24, 2013 at her home. She was born May 20, 1940 in English, IN to the late Colonel and Nellie (Smith) Sarles. Carol worked at several industries over the years, ITT Aerospace 10 years, International Harvester 7 years, Bowmar 4 years, and she retired from Kraft Foods 3 years. She was a...