Betty L. Schorr

Dec 19, 2020

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

Dec 18, 2020

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 Mae Smethers

Dec 17, 2020

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.

Dec 17, 2020

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...

Gladys Mcdiffitt

Dec 15, 2020

Gladys M McDiffitt 94 of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.

Born 2-23-26 to Lydia and LLoyd Heisler Fort Wayne  She shared 57 years  with our loving dad Virgil F McDiffitt until his passing in 2006. She loved to cook recipes she saw in a magazine, gardening  and Hummingbirds,  She loved a good...

Rita Reed

Dec 15, 2020

Rita Reed, 94, Sun City, Arizona, passed away, December 15, 2020.  Rita was the daughter of Claude and Helen Vredenburg. They preceded her in death.   She married Howard Reed on November 2, 1945. They were happily married for 66 years. Rita retired from Farnsworth (ITT) She enjoyed crocheting and needlework.

She is survived by her son, William...

W. Maxine Leininger

Dec 14, 2020

Maxine Leininger, 102, of Winona Lake, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Maxine was born on July 20, 1918, in Akron, Indiana, to Orville and Delta Royer. She grew up on a farm in southern Kosciusko County, living with her grandparents, Leonard and Effie Summe. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in...

James Martin

Dec 11, 2020

James A. Martin, 75, passed away, Friday,  December 11, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne, IN    He was a son to Septimus and Ruby (Lutes) Martin.  He was a car salesman for many years in Ft. Wayne. He was an avid sports fan of the Pacers, Whitesox and Indiana Hoosiers.

He is survived by his nephews, Gary (Sunshine)...

Michelle Wiley

Dec 10, 2020

Michelle Wiley age 70, of Fort Wayne passed away on December 10, 2020.

Michelle loved her family fiercely, had an incredible sense of humor, did not know a stranger, and enjoyed R&B.

She will be lovingly remembered by her Children: Duane (Megan) Burris of Fort Wayne, IN and Amber Baker...