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...

Mary A. Scoles

Dec 23, 2009

Mary A. Scoles, 71, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at home. Born in Fort Wayne on September 24, 1938, daughter of Howard & Naomi (nee Hoover) Scoles. She was a private caregiver for many years and enjoyed working on her Genealogy. She is survived by her nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by her great- nieces and nephews....

Elizabeth J. "Libby" Fortriede

Dec 17, 2009

Elizabeth J. "Libby" Fortriede, 76, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 At Parkview Hospital. She was born in Wabash, Indiana to Carl & Elsie Elshire. She was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ. She worked in Jewelry sales at several locations around the Fort Wayne area. She is survived by her son, Ralph C. Fortriede of Fort Wayne;...

Marvin L. "Pete" Screeton

Dec 15, 2009

Marvin "Pete" Screeton, 78, died on December 15, 2009 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 4 1931. He served in Korea with the USMC and received several accommodations including a Purple Heart with clusters. He retired from Phleps Dodge in 1990 after 41 years of service. He is survived by his five sons, Gary (Theresa),...

Edward E. Kress

Dec 10, 2009

Edward Eugene (Gene) Kress, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 in Fort Wayne. Born in Detroit, MI on August 9, 1924, he was a lifelong teacher serving many students as a history teacher and administrator at Thurston High School, Redford, MI. He earned his bachelor''s and master''s degrees from Wayne State University. A giving man, he served in...

Mildred G. Covitt

Dec 2, 2009

Mildred G. Covitt, 91, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at St. Anne''s Home with her daughters at her side. During the tax season, you would find her at David L. Wade & Associates. She also worked for H & R Block for 10 years. She will always be remembered as a source of strength and missed dearly by her family....

Alva Chauncey "Al" Huntington

Dec 2, 2009

Chauncey "Al" Alva Huntington, 85, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. Born December 9, 1923 in Rensselaer, Indiana, he was the son of Henry J. and Lura (Yoeman) Huntington. He was an expert marksman, WWII Army veteran and awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the Battle of Ryukyus in Okinawa. His radioing of...