Donnie D. Stone, 76, died Thursday January 5, 2012 in St. Augustine, FL. Born August 29, 1935 to the late Dewey and Gradie Stone in McCaskill, AR. Donnie worked for 42 plus years as a driver for Super Value. He was an Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post # 47. Surviving are his wife of 50 years,...
Donald Ray Fifer, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Jay County, he was the son of the late Homer and Velma (Short) Fifer. He was a member of the Waynedale Church of Christ. The Army Veteran was a member of the American Legion Post 296. He retired from the City...
Harold Roy Barnett, 85, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Bethlehem Woods Nursing Home. Born September 16, 1926 in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Stella (Leininger) Barnett. He was a member of the Merchant Marines during WWII and worked at Dana Corporation for 36 years, retiring in 1983. He is survived by his...
Lawrence E. Raber, 81, died Saturday December 31, 2011 at the Lutheran Hospital. Born April 9, 1930 to the late Sylvester B. and Helen L. Raber, Larry worked at Dana Corporation for 35 years retiring in 1990. He was an Army Veteran. Surviving is his wife, Gwendolyn L. Raber, Ft. Wayne, IN, son, Larry Lee Raber, Ft. Wayne, IN, daughter,...
Richard Neal Hatch, 81, died Friday December 30, 2011 at the Parkview Noble Hospital. Born January 13, 1930 in Allen County to the late Raymond and Bernice Hatch, Richard was a locksmith and carpenter for the Fort Wayne Community Schools. He was an Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post #82 and the I.O.O.F. Surviving are his wife,...
Heaven became a much happier place with the welcoming of, Elnora Sheppard, at age of 86, on Thursday, December 29, 2011, the little lady with the golden heart and warm smile. She will be remembered for the genuine ray of sunshine she brought to anyone who met her. Born on Oskya, Mississippi, Elnora, came to Fort Wayne with her husband,...
Lewis Clay Bolyard, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home with his family at his side. Born in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Orian and Irene (Kitzmiller) Bolyard. The Army veteran retired from General Electric after 41 ½ years as an electrical engineer. He is...
Roseanna F. Houser, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Ashville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Venna Yonkoski. She was a Volunteer for the SW Conservation Club and a member of the Eagles 248. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William Curtis Houser,...
Gilbert Laguna, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at home with his wife by his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Ralph and Julia Laguna. He was a member of St. Patrick''s Catholic Church of Fort Wayne. He worked as a Machine Operator for over 32 years at Tokheim....
Judy Ann Crawford, 60, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at her home. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter to the late Woodrow Wilson and Hazel Marie (Mitchell) Douglas. She attended Waynedale Baptist Church. She is survived by her three sons and daughters in law, Brian and Kathy Crawford of Huntington, Randy and Angie Crawford of...