Trueman "Hoagie" Richard Hoagland, 86, of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012, at home. Born in Adams County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Beatrice (Whittenbarger) Hoagland. He was a member of Sherman Street Church of God and then attended First Church of the Nazarene. The Navy Veteran retired from Rea Magnet Wire in 1986...
Gary Alan York, 59, died Saturday January 14, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1952 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Albert James York who survives and the late Beverly Ann York. Gary worked 28 years as a driver for UPS. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict era. Surviving is his wife, Janet...
William Farmer, Jr., 87, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at Parkview Hospital. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son to the late William and Mary Farmer. He attended Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Waynedale. He was an avid fisherman, card player and enjoyed ballroom dancing. He was a member of the Eagles 248, American Legion 47, Travelers Protective Assoc.,...
Marsha Ellen Delagrange, 61, of Fort Wayne passed away, Friday January 6, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital. Born here in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Roxie Busse and the late Earl Busse. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Thomas; sons, Kenneth Witzenman of College Station, Texas and Matthew (Emily) Witzenman of Wilmington, North Carolina; brother,...
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,...