John W. Cramer

Jan 16, 2011

John W. Cramer 84 died Sunday January 16 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Miami Florida to the late William and Hazel Cramer. He worked for Coca-Cola for 45 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 50 years Linda Cramer, sons, John Cramer, Ft. Wayne, Jerry...

Harold W. "Bud" Young

Jan 13, 2011

Harold "Bud" W. Young 78 died Thursday January 13, 2011 at the Parkview Hospital. Born in Ft. Wayne to the late William H. and Clara Young he worked at International Harvester for 35 years and the Ft. Wayne Newspaper as a rural delivery man for 5 years. Surviving are his brother, William (Doris) Young, Ft. Wayne, IN 1 niece and...

Elizabeth Jane Balbaugh

Jan 11, 2011

Elizabeth "Jane" Balbaugh, 69, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mildred Tomlinson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Charles Balbaugh of Fort Wayne; sons, Chuck (Kim) Balbaugh and Scott Balbaugh both Roanoke; daughters, Carol (Bob) McCray of South Carolina and...

Edgar F. Langston

Jan 7, 2011

Edgar F. Langston 81 went home to be with his Lord January 7 at his winter home in Avon Park, FL. He was a shipping clerk for Dana Corporation 34 years and in retirement; he started Langston Remodeling for 10 years. Surviving are his wife of 56 years Karen Langston, Ft. Wayne, son, Tim (Carole) Langston, Ft. Wayne, daughter, Tammy...

June Rose Briner

Jan 5, 2011

June Rose Briner, of Fort Wayne, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, peacefully at her home with her family by her side, after an eleven month battle with lung cancer. She was born in Detroit, Michigan On April 11, 1932, daughter to the late, Fred and Minnie Waterman. She was the beloved wife of Clifton Briner Sr., they were married...

Diana E. Schick

Jan 5, 2011

Diana E. Schick 48 of West Allis, WI passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 5, 2011. Beloved daughter of Harold and late Joyce Schick Ft. Wayne, IN. A registered nurse most recently at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, she loved her family, nature, creative arts and her cats. She will be sorely missed by family and dear friend Casey Smale of...

Meredith "June" Puryear

Jan 4, 2011

Meredith "June" Puryear, 86 formerly of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully with her family at her side, January 4, 2011 in Muskego, Wisconsin. She was born in Huntington, Indiana, daughter, of the late Andrew and Mae Dora Bartrom. She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church. She retired from General Electric. She is survived by her two sons, Bruce (Jan) Puryear...

Terry Chilcote

Dec 25, 2010

Terry Chilcote, 63, of Fort Wayne, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 25, 2010. He started this new journey at home with his family at his side. The Vietnam Navy Veteran attended Heartland Church and was a dietary manager at Life Care of Fort Wayne until 2000. Mr. Chilcote went on to earn...

Rhonda Lou Counseller

Dec 19, 2010

Rhonda Lou Counseller, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away, Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She had a wonderful talent of working with flowers and plants which led to a lifelong greenhouse career in Fort Wayne. She was a loving, generous and kind-hearted person who had an amazing gift of making everyone laugh. She is...

Larry Neumann

Dec 18, 2010

Larry J. Neumann, 58, of Fort Wayne, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at home. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Eugene and Mary Neumann. He was a musician, playing the drums in a band and was also a bartender. You could always find him with his best friend "Rocker." He is survived by several cousins and...