Hazel H. Ditton 81 passed away Tuesday October 13, 2009 at her home. Born Aug. 21, 1928 in Austin, IN, the daughter of the late James & Ilan Landis. Hazel along with her late husband was owners of Hank''s Gulf and Hank''s 76 service station. Surviving are sons, Richard Ditton, Kildeer, IL and David (Deborah) Ditton of Churubusco, IN, and...
Franklin Charles Lewis, age 95, passed away Thursday in Ft. Wayne. He was born September 27, 1914 to Oscar B. and Mary Benner Lewis. He was a Milkman for Bullerman Dairy for 37 years, and a Custodian for Ft. Wayne Schools for 16 years. He married Helen Brutnell in 1945, and she preceded him in death on March 15, 1996....
Jenean Hower, born October 22nd. 1948, passed away October 8th. 2009. Jenean was employed by Luginbill Wire and Die. Surviving are her husband, Daniel L. Hower, sons, Eric (Tammy) Hower, Bryan (Debra) Hower, grandchildren, Bryant Bucey, and Dayanaira Hower, step-grandchildren, Dustin, Ty, Jacob Froelich, Katie and Jamie Cramer, great grandchildren, Hailee Cramer, Skylor Shanks-Hower, sister, Gayla (Stephen) McMurray, brother, Fredrick...
Kenneth W. Morris Jr. 77 died Friday at his home. Born in Bay City, MI he moved here from Petoskey, MI in 2000. He was a machinist for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, Ft. Wayne, sons, Kenneth R.,AZ, Allen L., Ft.Wayne, Steven N. (Louann), Petoskey, MI, Mic W. Morris, Mc Cook, Neb....
Thelma M. Coak, age 76, passed away at Bethlehem Woods Nursing Home in Ft. Wayne on September 28, 2009 at 3:36 AM. She was born October 7, 1932 in Pauding, OH to Irvin and Agnes Barker Harshman, who preceded her in death. She was a Cook and worked at many different restuarants through the years. She was married to Duane...
Francis A. Babbitt, age 86, passed away Sept. 28, in Ft. Wayne. He was born July 22, 1923 in Erie, PA to Arthur and Ruth Babbitt who have preceded him in death. Francis was a WWII Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Utica. His career after the Navy was as a Barber, in Waterford, PA. While living in PA...
Ray C. Hooker, 96, died at Regency Place of Ft. Wayne Sept. 17, 2009 He was born February 23, 1913, in Paulding Co., Ohio to Harry and Carrie (Shaw) Hooker. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S.Navy during World War II. A graduate of Bowling Green University, with an engineering degree, he was a school teacher in Ohio and...
Phyllis A. Seewald 82 died Friday Sept. 18, 2009 at her home. Life long resident of Ft. Wayne she worked for Lincoln Life in Sales Promotions 25 years retiring in 1992. She also worked for MCL Cafeteria 10 years and the Washboard Laundry 7 years. Surviving are her daughter; Fonda M. Seewald, Ft. Wayne, sons; Victor A. Seewald and Richard...
Wilson M. Parr, 53, Fort Wayne passed away in Venice, Florida. Born January 17, 1956 to Joan & Keith Parr Sr. he lived in Fort Wayne most of his life. He worked at Steel Dynamics in Columbia City and previously at Bruco Industries. Surviving are wife, Pamela, Fort Wayne,and their three children, Derek, Danielle, Hunter, and Wilson's children Amy &...
Melvin O. Spaw, age 96, passed away Tuesday September 8 in Ft. Wayne. He was born June 7, 1913, to Frank and Bertha Romy Spaw and they preceded them in death. He was a lifelong resident of Ft. Wayne working as a Farmer and Master Woodworker. He is survived by his sons, Mervin (Rose) of Ft. Wayne, Jac (Sheila) of...