Oct 20, 2023

Paul H. Fritze, 94, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home. Born March 11, 1929 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was a son of the late Walter and Clara (Homeyer) Fritze. Paul graduated from Central High School and was united in marriage to Donna Monn on October 15, 1955. He served honorably...

Oct 19, 2023

Helen Kay Adams, 84, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on October 19, 2023.

She was born in Decatur, IN on January 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Arlie and Pearl Bollinger.

Helen worked at Lincoln National Life Insurance for over 30 years until her retirement in 1999.

She was a Purdue...

Oct 11, 2023

Mary Irene Halt Stratton, 72, of Ft. Wayne, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Mary was born March 3, 1951 to Elmer and Joyce Halt in North Liberty, Indiana. She was a graduate of Manchester College (Bachelor's degree Education) and received IPFW (Master's Degree Elementary Education and Teaching) She was employed by Whitley County Consolidated Schools as an Art Teacher...

Oct 10, 2023

George Folkner, 62, passed away on October 10, 2023, in Fort Wayne, IN.

He was born in Columbia City, IN on June 19, 1961, a son of the late George Folkner Sr. and Peggy Folkner.

George was a collector of knives and did leather work in his spare time as well as wood whittling. He...

Oct 8, 2023

Robert "Rob" Conrad Hentz, 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 8, 2023. He was born in Madison, IN on July 9, 1960, a son of the late Charles and Marcia Hentz. Rob graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor's degree and went on to work for what is now BAE Systems...

Oct 5, 2023

Leslie Ann Wright, 65, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Bragg, NC, Leslie was a daughter of the late Saint Elmo and Toby (McCoy) Wright. She worked at Lutheran Hospital as a Surgical Thechnician for 20 years. Leslie enjoyed swimming, tanning and crossword puzzles. She leaves...

Oct 1, 2023

Stephanie Irene Schoonmaker, 46, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, Stephanie was a daughter of the late Paula (Soper) Baxter. Stephanie was a graduate of Florida Metropolitan University, earning her Bachelor's degree in Business. She married John Schoonmaker on December 31, 1997 and he survives....

Oct 1, 2023

Nila Faynelle (Meyer) Goshert, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1st. She was born on September 28 th of 1930 in Fort Wayne to the late Lawrence C. and Estella C. (nee Brase) Meyer.

After graduating from Central High School, Nila graduated from Lutheran School of Nursing and began her nursing career...

Sep 29, 2023

Jackie Shanks, 75, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Jackie was a daughter of the late Harley and Betty (Mueller) Shanks. She worked at Cintas as a seamstress for 17 years, until her retirement. Jackie enjoyed working outside and spending time with her children and...

Sep 28, 2023

Mildred L. "Sally" (Beer) Sadler, Sally Sadler, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2023.  Sally was born on a farm in Monroe Township, Adams County, Indiana to Elmer and Lena (Dick) Beer on March 14, 1927.  She graduated from Monroe High School in 1945 and worked for GE in Decatur and Fort Wayne.  On August...