James E. Passwater, 83, passed away, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born in Huntington, IN, He was a son to George and Edith Passwater. He married Callie Wheeler Passwater on October 28, 1977. She survives. James served eight and half years in the National Guard. He retired from General Electric in 1997 after working 33 years. He served as a...
On Monday, December 28, Ruth Lauretta Baxter passed from death to life and entered the presence of her Savior. There to welcome her were her parents, Charles Landes, Sr. and Della , her brother, Charles, Jr . and sister-in-law Charlotte, and many other friends and family members. Awaiting a future reunion are her husband of 51 years, Richard, and...
Nancy L. Haneline, 72, of Roanoke passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital. Nancy was born May 27, 1948 in Huntington County a daughter of the late Robert and Rosemary (Cannon) Burley. She was a member of Broadway Church of Christ in Huntington and she retired from Lincoln Life after more than 30 years of service. Surviving...
Bruce Paul Coder, 71, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN He was a son of Robert and Dorothy Coder. He married Martha Neuhaus on May 18, 1974. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters local Union 166. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
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Carolyn Sandel, 62, passed away, Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Born in Garret, Kentucky. She was a daughter to Buster and Bobbie Thacker. She married James Sandel, he survives. She retired from The Hilton Hotel, Ft. Wayne, IN. Carolyn loved watching Little House on the Praire and General Hospital. She mostly loved spending time with her family.
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Mabel Keppeler, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital. Mabel was born April 7, 1933 in Scottsville, VA a daughter of the late Dabney R. and Eva M. (Hunt) Staton. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and...
Betty Louise Schorr, 96, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Laurels of Dekalb in Butler, IN. Betty was born March 23, 1924 in Fort Collins, CO a daughter of the late Charles W. and Ethel. (Vannorsdel) Brake. She worked at General Electric for more than 33 years. She was a member of the First...
Wilfred Weidler, 98, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday December 18, 2020. Born in Decatur, IN He was a son to Fred and Viola Weidler. He was married to Ernestine Weidler, she preceded him in death. He worked as a Diamond tool and die maker at Phelphs Dodge in Ft. Wayne. Wilfred enjoyed fishing, going to McDonalds, playing...
Ardella M. Smethers, 100, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Greystone Health & Rehabilitation Center. Ardella was born December 29, 1919 in Huntertown a daughter of the late Charles and Della (Kruse) Wyatt. She worked many years in the cafeteria at Lincoln National Bank. Surviving is her son, Joe (JoEtta) Smethers of Fort Wayne; daughter,...
Marvin Wayne Campbell, Sr., 78, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his residence. Marvin was born February 10, 1942 in Elmira, NY a son of the late Wilford L. and Corabel W. (Smith) Campbell. He worked for the Crown Group, he was a New York Yankees and University of Michigan Wolverines fan but he especially...