Paul F. Towne
Apr 15, 2009
Paul Towne, 51 of Ft. Wayne, passed away Wed. April 15, 2009 at his home. Born in Dallas, TX, he was the son of Frederick and Patricia Towne, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 20, 1990, Paul married Klarissa Peake and was a member of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He enjoyed music, educating children about snakes, gardening, and working...
Betty Twist
Apr 10, 2009
Betty Twist, 84 of Ft. Wayne, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, April 10, 2009. Born in 1924 to Lorena and Fred Speckman, Betty was married to Maxwell Twist who preceded her in death in 1986. She was dearly loved by and a mother to Allan Stauffer and Richard and Ramona Staley. "We will miss you, Dear Betty, more...
Barbara E. Parr
Mar 21, 2009
Barbara E. Parr of Fort Wayne, died March 21, 2009. She is survived by her father, Harold Parr of Florida; brother, Jim (Rita) Parr of California; sister, Sally (Bob) Burns of New Haven. No service. Memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice or Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic.
Lynn Russell Pratt
Mar 21, 2009
Lynn Russell Pratt, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away March 21, 2009 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne after a long illness. He was born in Germany on November 15, 1958 to Russell and Heddy (Dietrich) Pratt. The family moved to Churubusco, Indiana where Lynn attended and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1977. He was employed...
Edwin H. White
Mar 21, 2009
Edwin H. White, Jr., 83, of Sebring, Florida and Gilead Lake, Bronson, Michigan, formerly of Fort Wayne, died March 21, 2009 at Highland''s Region Hospital in Sebring. He was born in Ft. Wayne to Edwin H. and Electa (Curless) White on February 3, 1926 and raised on a farm near LaFontaine, IN. He was a 1944 graduate of LaFontaine...
James Droege
Mar 20, 2009
James E. Droege, 66, of Michigan, died March 20, 2009. He is survived by a son, Tim (Krista) Droege; a daughter, Jennifer (Rick) Blaine; grandchildren, Eva, Bridget, & Paige; mother, Florence Droege; sister, Marilyn (Garry) McClure; and special friend, Joann Weber & Family. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Droege. Visitation Saturday 12-1 p.m. at Covington Memorial...
Edith M. Schlup
Mar 18, 2009
Edith M. Schlup, 83, passed away Wednesday March 18th at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. A Fort Wayne native, Edith was a 1943 graduate of South Side High School. Her and her husband, Fredrick owned and operated Fruit and Produce Pre-packaging Company, serving Food Marketing Corporation and the Kroger Company for many years before retiring. She enjoyed garage sales, cooking,...
Barbara Elaine Harlan
Mar 16, 2009
Barbara Elaine Harlan, 78 of Fort Wayne, died at St. Anne Home Monday morning, March 16, 2009. She was born November 21, 1930 in Fort Wayne to Claude and Eva (Gilbert) Holmes. A member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, she was a member of the United Methodist Women, Unbeat-A-Bells Home EC Club, and BZ Chapter of PEO. Survivors include...
Diane R. Velpel
Mar 16, 2009
Diane R. Velpel, 50, of Fort Wayne, died Monday March 16, 2009 at home. "She will be known for her humbleness as a great Christian wife, mother, daughter and was a very peaceful and kind spirit which many people will talk of in years to come". She was born August 13, 1958 in Indianapolis and was a graduate of Mooresville...
Gerald "Gib" Imel
Mar 16, 2009
Gerald F. "Gib" Imel, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2009 in his home at Sycamore Village. Born November 12, 1920 in Jay County (Portland, IN), Gib is the son of Thomas M. and Chloe Tillie Imel. He served in the Army during WW II. He was in sales most of his life, selling class rings and graduation...