William Alan Messner
May 12, 2024
William "Bill" Alan Messner, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Chicago, IL, Bill was a son to the late Thoedore Albert and Martha Elizabeth (Mai) Messner. He was a high school graduate and worked in the manufacturing industry. Bill was a long-time member of Lifeway Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed assembling model...
Lois Joan Baumgartner
May 12, 2024
Lois Joan (Starost) Baumgartner, 91, died Sunday May 12 at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Lois was the daughter of Charles and Agnes Starost who preceded her in death. Lois met Jack Baumgartner while in high school and they married in 1951; Jack preceded Lois in death.
Lois is survived by her five children, Denny (Patty) Baumgartner,...
Sam O'Neal Norwood
May 3, 2024
Sam O'Neal Norwood, formerly known as 'Sammie Joe O'Neal', was born on April 11, 1939 to Mary Alice O'Neal and Sam Tolliver. Their beloved son was delivered in a cotton field on "Mr. Cooper's Plantation" in Itta Bena, Mississippi according to Sam's birth certificate. From a very young age, Sam had a deep faith in Jesus Christ and considered...
Jacqualyn Sue Budrow
May 2, 2024
Jacqualyn Sue Budrow, 70, of Columbia City, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2024 from cardiac artery disease and celebrated her eternal homecoming with Jesus. She was born on January 26, 1954, at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, IN, a daughter of the late Earl and Alma Barnes.
During her working years, she was a retail manager...
Braylei Shiriaev-Bennett
May 1, 2024
Braylei Shiriaev-Bennett, lovingly known as B; made her sparkling grand entrance into this world on December 22, 2015 as a breath of fresh air we were all desperately needing. We would soon find out that Braylei was the glue to our family.
She was born with a glimmer in her eye and an unquenchable zest for life....
Allexsa Ryeanne Ladd
Apr 28, 2024
Allexsa Ryeanne Ladd, 25, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on April 28, 2024.
She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 27, 1998, a daughter of Daniel Potts and Dawn (John Bopp) Ormiston.
In her spare time, she enjoyed writing, poetry, music, and spending time outdoors. She will be remembered for being a...
Ruth A Whitmer
Apr 24, 2024
Ruth A. Whitmer, 82, of Angola, IN passed away on April 24, 2024. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on January 31st, 1942, a daughter of the late John and Moness Hooper.
She worked at Elmhurst High School and had a passion for helping children to learn to read. She was a bookkeeper for an optometrist...
Karen Rose Cook
Apr 23, 2024
Karen Rose Cook (Pollock), 73, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with the Lord at 1:00 pm on Tuesday April 23, 2024 after her long, valiant battle with cancer. Karen is best remembered for her sharp wit, sense of humor, and her quiet support to those in need. She was very passionate and outspoken in her dedication to...
Karen Sue Shively
Apr 22, 2024
Karen Sue Shively, 75, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Karen was a daughter to the late Clifford Vernon Richmond and Joann Lillian (Susan) Locke. She was a 1966 graduate of Southside High School. Karen married Maurice Richard Shively on May 4, 1966 and he preceded her in death...
Charyl Diane Alexander
Apr 17, 2024
Charyl Diane Alexander, 74, passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN, a daughter of the late Bessie Billington Martz and Clifton Martz.
Charyl worked as a seamstress. She was an animal lover, enjoyed bird watching and was an avid Komets fan.
She is survived by...