James Boyd Hayes

Jan 23, 2010

James Boyd Hayes, 63, died on Saturday, January 23, at Parkview Hospital. He attended Covenant United Methodist Church. The Vietnam, U.S.M.C. Veteran was a member of the American Legion Post 47. He worked for more than 40 years as a Dispensing Optician around the Fort Wayne area, and recently at Sams Club. He is survived by his wife, Robin Hayes;...

Mary M. Waters

Jan 22, 2010

Mary M. Waters, 86, died Friday, January 22, at her home. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 2, 1924, daughter, of Edward and Rosemarie McCambridge. She was a medical secretary at Lincoln Life Insurance for 24 years before retiring. She is survived by her son, Edward (Holly) Millen of Whitehall, Ohio; sisters, Rosemary Budrovic and Winnie Kindig; three grandchildren, Shawn...

Orville R. Detraz

Jan 22, 2010

Professor Orville R. "Dick" Detraz P.E., 79, was called home to Heaven on Friday, January 22, 2010. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Orville L. and Mildred E. (Bliss) Detraz. He was an Air Force Veteran and a member of Southwest Lutheran Church, the Order of Odd Fellows, and Masonic Lodge. He retired in 2002...

Robert E. Burley

Jan 16, 2010

Robert E. Burley, 86, died Saturday at Parkview Huntington Memorial Hospital. Life long resident of Huntington County he worked at Fruehauf Trailor retiring in 1987. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Rosemary, Roanoke, IN, son, Robert W. Burley, Huntington, IN, daughters, Judith E. (Madison) Rogers, Lakeside, CA, Nancy L. (Glenn) Haneline, Roanoke,...

Gabriel Michael Ruhe

Jan 14, 2010

Gabriel Michael Ruhe, newborn son of John and Paula Ruhe of Fort Wayne, passed away to Heaven Thursday, January 14, 2010. He is also survived by big brother, Daniel; paternal grandparents, Arnold and LaDonna Ruhe of Defiance, Ohio; maternal grandmother, Glynes (Lonnie) Dick of Kentucky; maternal grandfather, Paul Greer of Kentucky; maternal great-grandmother Winnie Brown of Ohio; and several aunts,...

Shirley Jane Rasp

Jan 8, 2010

Shirley Jane Rasp, 74, passed away January 8, 2010, following a brief illness with her husband at her side. She was a very active member of the United Faith Presbyterian Church. A loving wife and homemaker, who also volunteered at the Fort Wayne American Red Cross. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Donald Rasp of Wolcottville; sons,...

Lois Faye Gladding

Jan 6, 2010

Lois Faye Gladding, 88, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, with her husband at her side. Born in Fowler, Indiana to William Warner & Leafie Ethel VanDeripe on December 17, 1921. She was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Samuel W.; sons,...

Evelyn R. Brady

Jan 4, 2010

Our Christian mother, Evelyn R. Brady, 79, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 4, 2010. Born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 2, 1930, the daughter of Harold & Blanch Coonrod. She is survived by her three children, Roberta (Les) Wilson of Fort Wayne, Dana (Jackie) Brady of Warsaw, Janet (Doug) Farlow of Mattawan, MI; 12 grandchildren; 13...

Beverly Jean Woollen

Jan 3, 2010

Beverly Jean Woollen died January 3, 2010 at the Hospice Home. Born in Frankfort, Indiana she graduated from Rossville High School in 1965. She worked as a Registered Echo-Cardiographer at St. Elizabeth''s Hospital, Lafayette, IN for 30 years, Lutheran Hospital 11 years. Her legacy will be her donation of hundreds of stuffed animals to Children''s Hospital at Lutheran Hospital and...

Melvin J Pieper

Dec 24, 2009

Melvin J. Pieper, 71, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. The Army Veteran was a member of the American Legion Post #241. He worked for Ellison Bakery for 42 years after retiring there he went to work at Meijer for 9 1/2 years. He attended St. Michaels Lutheran Church. He is survived by his...