Jun 19, 2020

James Burnell Bader, 90, passed peacefully, Friday, June 19, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late John M. Bader and LaFern (Pearson)  Bader.  James served his country in the Army and was a member of American Legion Post 82 and AmVets Post 33. He retired from Falstaff after many years of service. James was...

Jun 18, 2020

Edna Irene Weikel, 95, of Yoder passed peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Ossian Health Care.   Born in Brookville, Indiana she was a daughter to the late, Jacob and Fern (Brake) Gephart.  Edna retired after 30 years of service from Fort Wayne Community School District as a bus driver. She was a member of St. Aloysius Church.

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Jun 15, 2020

A life well lived!

Charles "Kent" Kanning, 88, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 to his Lord and Savior.  His life was so full.  He had a deep faith in his Lord, great love for his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late...

Jun 14, 2020

Lena Belle "Lanny" Reason Van Ryn, 95, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on June 14, 2020.  She was born December 20, 1924, in Wabash, Indiana.

Lanny attended Ft. Wayne Central High School before marrying Robert Van Ryn, Sr., in 1943. Besides staying at home and raising six children, she sometimes...

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...