Feb 14, 2020

William "Bill" L. Imler, 61, passed Friday, February 14, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Robert and Pauline Imler.  Billy went to Wayne High School and had worked at Halls and Kroger at South Gate.  Bill retired after 26 years of service from Fort Wayne City in the Water Pollution Department. He was...

Feb 12, 2020

Gary Lee Thompson, 82, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at home.  Born in Gnadenhutten, Ohio he was a son of the late William M. Thompson and Carolyn (Homan) Thompson.  Gary graduated from Dennison High School in Ohio, and then enlisted in the Navy Reserves.  He had worked at Montgomery Ward, Carson Perry and Scott Flooring, KOAS Sales and during...

Feb 9, 2020

Cheryl Ann Oliver, 71, passed Sunday, February 9, 2020 at home with her family by her side.  Born in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late, Leon and Opal (Evans) Barfell.  She was an administrative assistant for I.P.F.W. and Enon United Methodist Church in Ohio.  Cheryl was a devoted member of Elevate City Church and she always...

Feb 8, 2020

Norma Jean Blough, 93, passed Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Born in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late Howard and Helen Harper.  She had worked for Mail, Inc., Sears and retired from Apple Glen Walmart when she was 84.  Norma was a past president of the VFW Post 857 Ladies Auxiliary.

Norma is survived by...

Feb 8, 2020

Peggy Ann Gordon, 89, passed peacefully at home Saturday, February 8, 2020 with her devoted husband by her side.  Born in Newark, Ohio she was a daughter to the late Clarence and Adah (Dailey) Trammel.  She was the business manager for both Dutler Ford Dealership in Fort Wayne and Williams Apothecary Store in Coldwater Michigan.  Peggy was a member...

Feb 1, 2020

Lela Charlene Pio, of Avon Park, Florida, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed February 1, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, Florida at the age of 99 after a stroke.

Lela was born Oct. 14, 1920 at home in Hartville, MO.  She attended Mountain Grove High School.   After high school she received her teaching certificate and...

Jan 30, 2020

Flynn James Kennedy, 82, formerly of Fort Wayne passed Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his daughter's home in East Point, Michigan.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Paul and Cecilia Kennedy.  Flynn graduated  from Central Catholic High School and early on attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Fort Wayne  He served his country in...

Jan 30, 2020

Dorothy Jean Troyer, 85, passed peacefully, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at home.  Born in Fort Wayne she was a daughter to the late Rudolph W Lepper and Rosa C (Prange) Lepper.  Dorothy attended Emmaus Lutheran Church.  She had worked for Lincoln National Life, Hoagies Wrecker Service and Holsum Bakery.

Dorothy is survived by children, Donna Troyer and...

Jan 26, 2020

Michael Paul Nicolet, 68, passed peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Hospice Home.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late David Nicolet and M. Pauline Fisher.  Mike proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He had worked for International Harvester, was the owner of Sleepy Hollow Auto Repair and retired from...

Jan 21, 2020

J.Ree Bireley, 80, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Hospice Home.  Born in McIntyre, Georgia, she was a daughter to the late A.J. and Enda "Merline" Smallwood.  After graduation she enlisted in the Army.  J.Ree was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.

J.Ree is survived by children, Renee (Tony) Desenberg, Greg Bireley and Frank...