Kevin Joe Hartsock
May 19, 2023
Kevin Joe Hartsock, 44, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Butler, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Kevin was a son of Donald Hartsock and Anna (Bright) Gifford. Kevin attended Homestead High School. He worked as a mechanic for many years. Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar, billiards, and riding his motorcycle. Surviving are his mother, Anna (Bobby)...
Ernest Essex Sr.
May 15, 2023
Ernest "Tee" Essex, Sr. was born on June 15, 1933 in Marion, Alabama to the union of the late "Deacon" Isaac Essex Sr. and Dinah Banks Essex. On Monday, May 15, 2023, he passed away at the age of 89, at his home. Ernest attended Lincoln High School in Perry County, Alabama. Ernest accepted Christ at an early age...
Deborah D. (Dee Dee) Crain
May 14, 2023
Deborah D. (Dee Dee) Crain, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Susan (Carpenter) Hewitt. Deborah married Mark Crain on July 2, 1977 and he survives. She worked in the IT department at Lutheran Health Network since 1984. Deborah was a faithful member...
Melvin Kuehnert
May 14, 2023
Melvin C. Kuehnert, 94, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, IN he was a son of the late George and Elma (Klaehn) Kuehnert. Melvin married Dolores Fritz on May 27, 1950 and she preceded him in death on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Melvin was...
Bertha Phyllis Morgan
May 11, 2023
Bertha Phyllis Morgan, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Dock, KY, she was a daughter of the late Gene and Emma (Stephens) Coyer. Bertha was a high school graduate and worked as a QMA at Willow Ridge Nursing Home for 15 years. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo...
Arvilee Smith
May 11, 2023
Arvilee Smith, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Oneida, TN, Arvilee was a son of the late Alfred and Elva (Choate) Smith. He worked for DANA Corporation. Arvilee enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his granddaughters, Sarah (Jason) Bransteter and Amy (Brian) Felger; and...
Irene Jones
May 9, 2023
Irene Jones, 87 of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on May 9, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Austin and Anna Winchester. She worked as a route driver for McJohn's Photo before her retirement. She was a past member of the Eagles, New Haven, IN and The Navy...
Dolores Mae Kuehnert
May 6, 2023
Dolores Mae Kuehnert, 94, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Treva (Leichty) Fritz. Dolores was a 1947 graduate of Huntertown High School. She married Melvin C. Kuehnert on May 27, 1950 and he survives. Dolores was an active...
Sally Lewis
May 3, 2023
Sally Lewis, 79, passed away on May 3, 2023. She was born in Michigan on August 3, 1943, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy Silkworth. She retired from Magnavox from the purchasing department. Sally loved playing cards and farkle with her friends at Silver Birch. One of her favorite pastimes was going to the casinos and gambling....
Elizabeth Wisdom
Apr 25, 2023
Elizabeth O'Neil (Perry) Wisdom, known as Neet to family and friends, passed away on April 25, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Albert and Annie Perry, in Berwind, West Virginia. She moved to Fort Wayne in 1956. She dedicated her life to Christ in 1982 at Southern Heights Baptist Church and continued...