Jeanine Staples

May 24, 2020

Jeanine Staple, 65, passed peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020.  Born in Kansas City, Missouri she was a daughter to the late Peter Maul and Doris (Holsworth) Maul.  Jeanine was an administration assistant working with IBM and Cronos.

Jeanine is survived by her only daughter, Chelsea Bush; sisters, Tanya Maul and Michelle (Craig) Smith.

Wilmer Carl Dammeyer

May 21, 2020

Wilmer Carl Dammeyer, 94, passed peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2020 with his daughters by his side.  Born in Fort Wayne in 1925, he was son to the late William and Clara (Lange) Dammeyer.  Wilmer proudly served his country in the Army as part of Germany's World War II occupation forces where he met and married his beautiful wife. He...

Richard Allen Williams

May 18, 2020

Richard Allen Williams, 88, passed peacefully Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late, Bethel B. Williams and Imogene V. (Dolph) Williams.  Richard was the owner and operator of Sweetser Supermarket.

Richard is survived by sons and daughters in law, Steven and Megan Williams of Burlington, Ontario,...

Timothy Walter Trahin

May 18, 2020

Timothy Walter Trahin, 56, died Monday, May 18, 2020 from medical complications.  Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late John Michael Trahin and Marilyn Elizabeth (Bilcer) Trahin.  In his early years he attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Arcola.  Tim graduated from Caroll High School and for over 20 years he was working at Brunswick...

Clara Laurane Crozier

May 8, 2020

Clara Laurane Crozier, 86, of Auburn, died Friday, May 8, 2020. Born October 3, 1933, in Henry, South Dakota she was a twin daughter to the late Emil "Mike" Paulsen and Iva (Brannan) Paulsen.  Clara married the love of her life on April 17, 1953, the late Vernon K. Crozier, they shared 51 years together.  Clara had worked for...

Donna Jean Cochran

May 7, 2020

Donna Jean Cochran, 85, passed Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home with family by her side.  Born February 6, 1935 in Laotto, she was a daughter to the late Robert Able and Lucille (Wells) Able.  She had worked for Magnavox for 35 years.  Donna was a past president and life long member of the V.F.W. 2457.

Donna...

Dorothy Alcora Lombard

May 6, 2020

Dorothy Alcora Lombard, 97, was called home to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  Born in Paulding, Ohio, she was a daughter to the late, Andrew J. Danklefson and Lena a. (Mossoney)Danklefson.  She graduated from Paulding High School and was Salutatorian of the class of 1941.  She continued her education in Columbus, Ohio and worked...

Scott Alan Bilger

May 5, 2020

Scott Alan Bilger, 63, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne he was a son to the late Everett and Mildred (Foellinger) Bilger.  Scott had worked for ChromaSource.

Scott is survived by a brother, Terry Bilger and a sister, Ruth Erickson; and many generations of nieces and nephews.

Scott was also preceded in...

Leonard Lowell Harlan

May 5, 2020

Leonard Harlan, 92, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Lytle and Beatrice Harlan.

He is survived by daughter, Laura (Dan) Welklin and Marilyn (Mark) Poffenberger; grandchildren, Audrey Kyle, Joe Welklin, Emily Hanson, Russell Poffenberger and Steve Poffenberger; and great grandchildren, Zander and Everly Hanson. He was...

Flavel Delano "Smitty" Smith

May 4, 2020

Flavel Delano "Smitty" Smith, 83, died Monday, May 4, 2020.  He was born in West Liberty, Virginia a son to the late, Haskel and Nina (Coleman) Smith.  Flavel was a retired tree climber; he had worked for Barlett Tree Experts.

Flavel is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ora Grace (Lay) Smith; son, Wayne Smith; daughter,...