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...

Sep 24, 2023

Willard T. (Tom) Johnson, 91, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born in Dorton, Kentucky in 1932 to William and Elizabeth Johnson. He was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving for two years in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) before returning to the U.S. to...

Sep 15, 2023

Marilyn S. Beckmeyer, 81, passed away at home on September 15, 2023.

She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Leland and Edna Updegraft.

Marilyn worked as a secretary for over 35 years at Southwest Allen County Schools until retirement. She had a great love of animals....

Sep 14, 2023

Barbara J. Zartman, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Muncie, IN, Barbara was a daughter to the late George Adams and Marie (Hendrickson) Musser. Barbara was a graduate of Central High School. She married James F. Zartman on September 25, 1954 and he preceded her in death on January...

Sep 14, 2023

Susan R. Costello, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne. Born in Hathersage, England, Susan was a daughter of the late Frank S. and Ena (Normington) Morton. Susan married Arthur P. Costello and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Susan had a servants heart...

Sep 11, 2023

MARY JANE MERTZ, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away September 11, 2023. Mary Jane was born November 9th,1929 in Churubusco, Indiana to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Burns) Maloney. She married Walter Daniel Mertz on November 4th, 1952. Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved gardening, flowers, bowling in her younger years and...

Sep 2, 2023

Jerry Lee Young, 76, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1946. Jerry was an Air Force Veteran and retired from USPS as a letter carrier. Jerry is survived by his wife, Rita Young of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Faith Young of Orlando, FL; as well as 3 grandchildren and...