Edna Mae Chelf
Apr 26, 2012
Edna Mae Chelf, 63, of Fort Wayne, passed on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St Joe Hospital. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Creetie Mae (Russell) Tinnel. She was a wonderful homemaker and devoted wife. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Mike; sons, Gerald (Jo Eva) Yoquelet of Indianapolis,...
Bill L. Shaleen
Apr 25, 2012
Bill L. Shaleen, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday morning, April 25, 2012 after a heroic and courageous encounter with cancer. His perseverance inspired all who crossed his path. Always a kid at heart, he lived life to the fullest and took great pleasure spending time with family and friends. He loved kites, gardening, cooking, Disney World, Springsteen, Buffet,...
David R. Patterson
Apr 25, 2012
David R. Patterson, 67, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2012 Born January 12, 1945 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Roy and LaVern Patterson. David was an inventor and engineer for Murray Equipment Inc since 1968. He was a longtime member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. "He loved his wife, his family, his...
Edward Conrad Clauser
Apr 23, 2012
Edward C. Clauser, 82, of Columbia City, passed on Monday, April 23, 2012, at home. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford and Lillie (Conrad) Clauser. The Army veteran was a member of the American Legion Post 157 and 40 & 8. He retired from Kroger in 1987 as a truck driver after 37 years....
Mary Jennine Loraine
Apr 21, 2012
Mary "Jennine" Loraine, 73, died Saturday at Parkview Hospital. Born January 5, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Floyd and Martha Loraine. Jennine was a member of The Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and the FOPA. Surviving is her best friend and guardian Victoria E. Zollinger, Ft. Wayne, Nieces, Laura Bedford, Lisa Fuqua, Lynne Stalling, all of Ft....
Michael E. Rahrig
Apr 10, 2012
Michael E. "Mike" Rahrig, 81, died Tuesday April 10, 2012 in the Hospice Home. Born January 24, 1931 in Landeck, OH to the late Louis and Olivia Rahrig. Mike worked as an auto mechanic and was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Rahrig,...
Betty J. Keltner
Apr 10, 2012
Betty J. Keltner, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. She was born in South Bend on February 15, 1920; she was the daughter of the late Byron C. and Elizabeth (Windle) Kirby. She worked at Indiana Michigan Electric Company before World War II; while there she met her future husband, Warren. She then dedicated herself...
Mary Isabelle Barnett
Apr 10, 2012
Mary Isabelle Barnett, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Harbor Assisted Living. Born June 16, 1923 in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Leah (Norris) Long. She was a graduate of the North Side High School and retired from Lincoln Life in 1983, after 23 years of service; she was also a...
Ronald Eugene Hause
Apr 8, 2012
Ronald "Gene" Hause, 82, died Sunday April 8, 2012 at the Parkview Nursing Center in Muncie, IN. Born September 18, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Frank and Josphine (Hein) Hause. He served during the Korean Conflict in the Army and the Air Force. Surviving are his children, Paula, Larry, Gregory, Rhett, David, brother, William, sisters, Mary Jo...
John O. Suarez
Apr 6, 2012
John Suarez, born April 14, 1941 in Monterrey, Mexico was the 6th child born to the late Tomas and Rosa Suarez. In 1955 the family moved from Mexico to the United Sates. John was 14 yrs old when they first came to U.S. Their first home was located in Dallas, Texas, where they all worked hard in the cotton and...