Jul 11, 2020

FREDDIE GENE AUGSPURGER , 84, passed away on July 11, 2020, at home with his family. He was the son of Clara (Nord) and Earl Augspurger and was born in Fort Wayne on March 11, 1936. Fred is survived by his loving family, wife Joyce and children Angie (Tom) Geren and their children Tommy and Nick, Brian (Stephanie)...

Jul 11, 2020

Russell E. Leichty, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Born July 8, 1941, in Wayland, Iowa, he was the son of the late Simon and Lavina (Roth) Leichty.

He was a carpenter for D.J. Brandenberger, Inc. for over 25 years and finished his career as a warehouse manager for Hot Crews, Inc.

Russell...

Jul 6, 2020

Harold "Fred" Snyder, Jr., 90, passed Monday, July 6, 2020.  Born in Whitley County, he was a son to the late Harold F. Snyder, Sr. and Alice (Greene) Snyder.  Fred had worked for Essex Wire and then retired from NIPSCO.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, in Columbia City.  Fred was an avid sports fan; he loved...

Jul 5, 2020

Frederic Allan Rhoades, 84, passed Sunday, July 5, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late, Roscae Allen Rhoades and Beulah Elizabeth (Conrad) Rhoades.  Fred was a retired truck driver for Wayne Asphalt Construction and attended Grace Point Church of the Nazarene.

Fred is survived by wife of 28 years, Karen (Sansom) Rhoades;...

Jul 5, 2020

Wilma D. Lock, 83, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospital.  She was born June 21, 1937 in Munice, IN a daughter of the late James and Vivian (Weir) Bell.  Surviving are her children, Lynn Lock; Tina Marie (Virgil) Saylor; and Allen (Kelly) Lock; brother, Don (Sharon) Bell; sister, Edith (Gary) Hayes; four...

Jul 4, 2020

Leslie Gale Kessens, 64, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, July 04, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Fort Wayne on June 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Haulie Mee and Eileen (Peters) Neuhouser.  Leslie worked for Ingram Books for 30 years.  She enjoyed being outdoors, reading books, and attending Komets games.  Surviving is...

Jun 30, 2020

Thomas Peter O'Brien, Jr., 72, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  He was born September 7, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Bishop) O'Brien.   He was minister of Crossroads Church and had been a substitute teacher known as the Irish Sub.  Surviving is his wife, Bonita; sons, Shawn (Lisa) O'Brien;...

Jun 27, 2020

Margaret Mary Stoltz, 74 passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home.  Born December 8, 1945 in Villa Park, IL to parents, Luther Bergstrom and Amona Zaucha.  She was owner and operator of her dog grooming service and she was a member of American Legion Auxillary Post 296.  She is survived by husband of 46 years, Jerry; daughter, Dawn...

Jun 27, 2020

Eugenia "Joyce" Stabler, 94, went to her Lord Saturday, June 27, 2020 after battling Covid 19.  Born October 14, 1925 she was a daughter to the late Frank and Garland Phillips.  She had worked for Byron Health Canter and Fannie Mae Candies.  She ran a day care for many years from her home and had worked with North Christian...

Jun 27, 2020

William Tilden Bonta, died Saturday, June 27, 2020.  He was Born July 18, 1926 in Fort Wayne to the late John and Grace Bonta.  Bill proudly served his country in the 188 th Parachute Glider Infantry during WWII.  He is survived by children, Dave (Deborah) Bonta of Grabill, Rick (Kay) Bonta of Indianapolis; ten  grandchildren;  13 great-grandchildren and one...