Jan 6, 2021

Doris (Gibson) Vaughan of Fort Wayne, formerly of Indianapolis, died January 6, 2021. Born in Spencer IN on Oct. 7, 1922, she and her late husband Charles had moved to Ft. Wayne to be nearer family. Doris was an award-winning watercolor artist, skilled seamstress, and dedicated environmentalist. Her former memberships included the Southern Club of Indianapolis, Likely Literary Club...

Jan 6, 2021

David M Vining, 64 of Roanoke, passed away on January 6, 2021 at Parkview Hospital.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana he was a son to Paul Vining and Patricia Vining. He married the love of his life,  Carol (Shaw) Vining  on February 18, 1984, she survives. He graduated from Snider High School in Ft Wayne.   He and his wife...

Jan 5, 2021

Edward Sam Bellanger, 70, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence.  Eddie was born October 28, 1950 in White Earth, MN a son of the late Donald W. and Ruth Ann (Imel) Bellanger. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry and a U. S. Marine Corps. Vietnam veteran.  Surviving are his siblings, Gary...

Jan 4, 2021

Lori L. Fritze, 62, of Ft. Wayne, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Kingston Residence.  She was born May 24, 1958 to Paul and Donna (Monn) Fritze. She graduated from Harding High School and was a much valued and respected employee of Lincoln National Life for over 40 years, the last two from her bed at Kingston....

Dec 30, 2020

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...

Dec 28, 2020

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...

Dec 28, 2020

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...

Dec 26, 2020

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.

He  is survived...

Dec 22, 2020

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.

She...

Dec 20, 2020

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...