Jun 14, 2020

Harvey William Thompson, 79, passed Sunday, June 14, 2020.  Born in Huntington, West Virginia, he was a son to the late Elmer Lee Thompson and Lily Pauline (Freeman) Thompson.  Harvey served his country in the Army in Special Forces and had also received a Purple Heart.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 97 in Auburn...

Jun 13, 2020

Rebecca Joan (Gaskill) Knight, 63, passed away Saturday, June 13 th , 2020 unexpectedly at her home.  Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she is the daughter of Dale L. & Sabina Joan (Taylor) Gaskill.  She was the most amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and confidant.

Becky is survived by her father, Dale; her...

Jun 13, 2020

James Woodrow Klopfenstein, 77, passed Saturday, June 13, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late, Keith and Margie (Kurtz) Klopfenstein.  He proudly served his country in the Army and was retired from commercial construction.  James liked auctions, fixing tools and fishing.

James is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Allmandinger)...

Jun 9, 2020

Shirley Jeanne Esterline, 84, passed Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Born in Paulding, Ohio she was a daughter to the late George and Catherine Sontchi.  Shirley had worked for Zollinger and Magnavox prior to her family.  She was a devoted wife and mother staying at home raising her family.  She had worked for Anthony Wayne Elementary as a teacher's aid...

Jun 8, 2020

Barbara Ann Smith, 86, passed peacefully Monday, June 8, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne on May 4, 1934 to the late Clarence Szink and Elizabeth (Layton) Witte.  Barb had worked for St. Joe Hospital as a nurse's aid.  She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Barb is survived by children, Dave Smith, Gary Smith and...

Jun 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 3, 2020

Homer Leonard Hardesty, Jr., 82, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Homer Leonard Hardesty, Sr. and Edith (Foreman) Hardesty.  Homer was a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and was a retired mechanic from Sears.  He loved his cars and he was an avid bowler.

Homer...

May 28, 2020

Catherine "Katie" E. Boschet, 86, passed Thursday, May 28, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne she was a daughter to the late Clyde Franklin and Clara L (Temple) Franklin.  Katie had worked for Container Corp and retired from International Harvester.  She was had attended St Charles Catholic Church.  She was a member Eagles #3164, American legion #330, V.F.W. 1006 and...

May 25, 2020

Jane Lee Weibel, 87, passed Monday, May 25, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter to the late Robert L. Ault and Elizabeth (Evans) Ault.  Jane had worked at St. Anne's Home and Parkview Hospital as a nurse.

Jane is survived by children, Laura (John) Blum, Linda (Steve) Vowles and Jay Weibel; 8 grandchildren; and...

May 25, 2020

Norma Sue Wyckoff, 96, passed Monday, May 25, 2020.  Born here in Fort Wayne she was a daughter to the late Martin and Mary Doctor.  She started out working in the accounting department at Bunn Candy Company, becoming a homemaker for her family and then later working at St John Lutheran School in the cafeteria.   She was an active...