Madeline Fowler

Apr 26, 2009

Madeline Fowler, 79 of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 in Jacksonville. Formerly of Fort Wayne, she is survived by her sons Terry Fowler of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Frank Fowler of Jacksonville, FL; and daughter Pamela Burris of Indianapolis. A graveside service will be held at 1:00p.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Geraldine Bultemeier

Apr 24, 2009

Geraldine Bultemeier, 84 of Leo, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at The Cedars in Leo. Born in Ft. Wayne to Carl and Pauline Boese, she had been a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne and was married for 63 years to Edgar Bultemeier, who survives her. Also surviving Geraldine are her sons Kenneth (Jean) Bultemeier, Terry Bultemeier,...

Leo H. Estabrook

Apr 18, 2009

Leo H. Estabrook, 88, died on Saturday April 18, 2009 at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne, IN from complications of Parkinson''s disease. Born in Charleston, ME, he received his Bachelor''s Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Maine in 1943. During his freshman year, his team won the National Cross-Country Championship. In 1942 he married his high...

Clara Dibble

Apr 15, 2009

Clara J. Dibble, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday April 15, 2009 at Parkview Hospital. Born August 21, 1926 in Winchester, IN, she was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. She is survived by a brother, Harold (Juanita) Henisa of Logansport, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Dibble. Funeral service...

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...