Edward John Frankewich

May 15, 2012

Edward John Frankewich, 50, died at his home surrounded by his family May 15, 2012. Born on November 25, 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska to Elizabeth and the late Stanley Frankewich. Surviving are his wife Nancy Frankewich, Ft. Wayne, IN, children, Jacob and Grace Frankewich, both at home, brothers, Paul (Yvonne), Thorntown, IN, James (Michelle), Colorado Springs, CO, sisters, Susan Frankewich,...

Paul Eugene Bower

May 12, 2012

Paul Eugene Bower, 88, of Fort Wayne, died on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at home. Born in Arkon, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Humphrey) Bower. The WW11 Navy veteran retired from Transport Motor Express as a truck driver after 30 years of service. He was an avid I.U. fan. He is survived by his...

Richard Niles Norton

May 10, 2012

Lt. Richard Niles Norton (ret) died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at home with his family. Dick was born on February 15, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Central High School and graduated with the class of 1948. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country honorably through the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. He...

Virgil Leroy Showalter

May 9, 2012

Virgil Leroy Showalter, 96, of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Hamilton House. Born in Warsaw, he was the son of the late Vernon and Opal Showalter. In the 1930''s he was a paper carrier for the Journal Gazette for 15 years. He was a Boy Scout and leader for over 35 years; and was also a...

Mary F. Montague

May 9, 2012

Mary F. Montague, 84, died Wednesday May 9, 2012. Born December 21, 1927 to the late Bruce and Geneva Grove. She worked at Indiana Stamp for 15 years retiring in 1984. Surviving is her daughter, Jackie (Bob) McCune, 2 granddaughters, Kanessa, Kristina, great-grandson, Koa and sister, June Harris. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2004. Service...

Marianne Thelma Postel

May 9, 2012

Marianne Thelma Postel, 87, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. Born June 3, 1924 in Humbolt, Saskatchewan Canada to the late Percival and Margaret (Palard) Kingsley. Marianne was a figure skater and taught skating. She attended North Park Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Donald E. Postel, Ft. Wayne, IN,...

Harold & Starr Bebout

May 8, 2012

Harold Edwin Bebout, 79, of Fort Wayne, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 and his wife of 53 years, Starr Astrid (Magner) Bebout, 74, died on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from a tragic car accident.

Harold was born in Salem, Kentucky to the late Herbert and Linnie (Ramage) Bebout. The Army veteran retired from Stockberger Machinery after...

Martha G. Bridgewater

May 6, 2012

Martha G. Bridgewater, 87, died at her home on Sunday May 6, 2012. Born November 22, 1924 in Huntington, IN to the late Clarence and Ethel Miller. Martha was a homemaker, member of the New Haven Moose. "The family wants to thank A Day Away for their special care of Martha. Surviving are her children, Dennis (Donna) Bridgewater, Jay (Donna)...

Mary Julia Worth

May 5, 2012

Mary Julia Worth, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Marion, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Annie (Curry) Perry. She graduated from Excelsior High School, in Berwind, West Virginia and then went onto Howard University for a teaching degree. She was an active member of...

Kurt A. Schoeneman

May 4, 2012

Kurt A. Schoeneman, 94, went to be with his Lord Friday May 4, 2012. Born June 14, 1917 to the late Charles and Elizabeth Schoeneman. Kurt was a farmer and retired from Central Petroleum after 42 years of service. He is an Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his children, Jean (Steve) Hartwig, Susan Keller, Jackie Shepperd, Michael...