Donald F. Couture
Aug 1, 2011
Donald F. Couture, Sr., 80, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, August 1, 2011 at Kingston Health Care. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Homer and Geraldine Couture. He attended our Lady of Good Hope and the Cathedral. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He had worked as a truck driver at Gladieux...
Joyce M. Arnett
Jul 28, 2011
Joyce M. Arnett, 68, died Thursday July 28, 2011 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Born in Wabash, IN August 30, 1942 to the late Ora and Thelma McDaniel Joyce worked 24 years for the former Howards Photo Labs. Joyce was also active in Lamplighters, VFW #857 and American Legion #241 Auxillary. Surviving are her husband, Steve Arnett,...
Philip Wayne Stettler
Jul 27, 2011
Philip Wayne Stettler, 91, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Oasis Pavilion in Arizona. Born February 19, 1920, in Lagrange, Indiana he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Stettler. He retired from Conrail Rail Road as a Conductor. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He is survived by his son,...
Mary E. "Jeannie" Campbell
Jul 27, 2011
Mary Eugenia "Jeannie" (Goodman) Campbell, 68, of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital. She retired in 2009 as executive director of the Beaman Home, Warsaw, having served as director for 20 years. She was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Southern Seminary, and Bowling Green State University. She is survived by her brother, Dr. William...
William Gary Marvin
Jul 26, 2011
William Gary Marvin, 68, died Tuesday July 26, 2011 at Dupont Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, May 22, 1943 to the late William and Ruth Marvin, Gary retired in 2002 from Deister Machine after 4 years of service. He was formerly employed by Fort Wayne Storage 15 years, Mid-West Pipe & Steel 6 years and International Harvester 16 years....
John Edward Larsen
Jul 24, 2011
John Edward Larsen, age 87, died July 24, 2011, at home. Born in Providence, RI to immigrant parents on January 7, 1924, John wrote fondly of his family, childhood and education there in his book "John Larsen Boy to Man". John graduated high school one month after Pearl Harbor, and enlisted in the Army Air Force in December 1942. He...
Mildred M. Kohne
Jul 19, 2011
Mildred M. Kohne, 91, of Fort Wayne, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Riverbend Healthcare. She was born to the late Frank & Ada Gebhart. She retired from Royal Lace after 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Joe Senior Citizen Club. She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocket, crafts and fishing. She was a loving mother to...
Ruby Betty Jean Bailey
Jul 17, 2011
Ruby B. Bailey, 79, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Renaissance Village under Hospice Care. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter to the Charles and Florence Douglas. She attended Southwest Assembly Church of God. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth, Richard, Michael and Daniel Bailey; brothers, Charles and Donald Douglas; sisters, Mary Lou...
Alfred Z. Smith
Jul 14, 2011
Alfred Z. Smith, 99, died peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his home in Sun City, Arizona. A former resident of Fort Wayne and Traverse City, Michigan. Born in North Manchester to the late Thomas W. Smith and Lesta A. (Simmons) Smith. He was a butcher at Keener Packing Company and the Marhoffer Packing Company here in Fort Wayne....
James E. Lee
Jul 14, 2011
James E. Lee,68,died Thursday July 14, 2011 at Parkview Memorial Hospital. Born July 13, 1943 in Ft. Wayne to the late Harlan and Maybelle Lee. James worked 33 years as a machinist at Tokhiem Corp. and 7 years for Allen Protection Service. Surviving are his wife Roberta Lee, children, Brian (Susan) Lee, James (Betty) Lee all of Ft. Wayne, brother,...