Elizabeth "Lizzie" Essex
Dec 19, 2024
Elizabeth Lizzie Essex was born September 22, 1933 in Chulahoma, Marshall County, Mississippi. She is the daughter of the late Jesse and Roxie (McNeal) Bowen.
As a young child she was baptized in the river behind Chulahoma Missionary Baptist Church.
At the age of 11 she moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana with her family.
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Susan Behny
Dec 14, 2024
Susan A. Behny, 77, passed away on December 14, 2024. She was born to the late Frederick "Fred" and Elizabeth "Betty" Steiner on June 14, 1947.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8626 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, with visitation one hour prior.
Kelli Kristine Jones
Dec 10, 2024
Kelli Kristine Jones entered this world on September 6, 1977. In spite of having a grim medical diagnosis, she persevered and well outlived her prognosis. (Which she often found humorous in her adult life.)
On the evening of December 10, 2024, Kelli left her wheelchair behind and "smiling, she walked up Heaven's stairs to meet Jesus."
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Kyle Ledlie
Dec 9, 2024
Retired Captain Kyle R. Ledlie, USMC, 43, passed away in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 9th, 2024. He was born in Salt Lake City, UT, a son to William and Betty Ledlie.
Kyle honorably served in the U.S. Marines for over 20 years before retiring and working as a respected Government Contractor. While...
Essie Mae Hawkins
Dec 8, 2024
Essie Mae Hawkins, 97, passed away on December 8, 2024. She was born in Clarendon, Arkansas on May 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Elbert and Leona Baker.
She retired from St. Anne's Home after over 30 years of service.
In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
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Emily Jane Elsner
Dec 8, 2024
Emily Jane Elsner, 81, a resident of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 18, 1943, in Wellington, Ohio to Oswell and Grace (Wetter) Cusick. She had 16 siblings.
Jane graduated with an associates degree in Business Management from Purdue University. She worked for Sheller Globe...
Doris Jean Snyder
Dec 3, 2024
Doris Jean Snyder, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2024. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Noel and Virginia Risk.
She will fondly be remembered for caring for her children, grandchildren, and neighborhood children and anybody else she could provide her maternal care to....
Ned Sterling Cox Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Ned Sterling Cox Jr., 73, previously of Muncie, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Fort Wayne, at home with his loving family.
In his younger years, his parents owned and operated Cox Greenhouse, which Ned helped with for several years. He was a Heavy Operator Engineer, of which he retired from after over 30 years of...
Phillip A Black
Dec 2, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Phillip A. Black, who passed December 2, 2024 at the age of 56.
Born and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Phil grew up with a passion for pinball and understanding how things work. This led him to a career in engineering with which he supported his...
David Lee Grone
Nov 29, 2024
David Lee Grone, 68, a devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandpa, and friend passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on December 17, 1955, in Fort Wayne Dave was the son of Elmer Grone and Carol Bullock. He graduated from Northside High School in Fort Wayne. He dedicated nearly 40 years...