All Obituaries

Cyril Clinton Hubert, 91, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Cyril was born December 22, 1929 in Latty, OH, a son of the late Daniel and Mary Hubert.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  Cyril is survived by his children, Karen (Michael) Smallwood, Kathryn (David) Johnson, and Kevin (Diane) Hubert; and five grandchildren, Nicholas, Adam, Grace, Lydia, and Elise.  He was also preceded in...

EDWARD E. GRILL, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021. Born in Wheeling, W.Va., Ed was the son of the late Arden and Mary Grill.  Ed retired from Navistar in  2011 after 45 years of service and was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.  He served in the Air National Guard. Ed is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Theresa (Neal) Godfrey and Sherri (Steve) Horine; grandchildren, Vanessa, Marissa and Karissa Godfrey, Mary and Sam...

Austin Michael Mendez, 16, of Fort Wayne died April 11, 2021. Austin was born March 11, 2005 in Fort Wayne. Austin was a student at Homestead High School he will always be remembered for his kind heart, funny sense of humor and for always putting others first. He always tried to be an excellent brother to all his siblings and deeply loved his mom and dad. He enjoyed playing saxaphone, piano, keyboard and his guitar and writing with his creating music with his guitar as well. Austin loved the...

Marius “Kapi” Sagnon Passed away on April 9, 2021 surrounded by love, with peace and dignity. Preceded in death by Father Perthiou Sagnon and Mother Mariam Traoré.  Survived by Fiancé Kate Bauman and countless family and friends.  Marius was the middle child of 26 brothers and sisters.  He was born in Burkina Faso, West Africa and later made Fort Wayne Indiana his home.  He was a teacher who touched and impacted the lives of students on both...

Mary Delsina (Bissonnette) Gillig, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, April 9 at her home.  Mary was the daughter of the late Armond and Ella (Strebig) Bissonnette and is survived by the best person she ever knew, her beloved husband of 63 ½ years, David Gillig.  Mary was born in Philadelphia, PA, raised in Chicago, IL and moved to Fort Wayne at the age of 21.  She graduated from Loretta Academy in Chicago and worked at the General Electric Company for five...

Sandra K. Palmersheim, 81, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Sandy was born April 21, 1939 in Mason City, IA., she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Dorothy Simon.  She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.  Sandy was a cosmetologist, homemaker and artist.  She enjoyed antiquing, painting, family events, traveling and especially spending time at the lake with family.  Sandy is survived by  her loving...

Dr. Patricia Irene Bader, 75, Physician, Geneticist, Pediatrician, Professor, Educator, and Advocate. It was with deep sorrow that the Genetics community learned that a valued member and colleague, Patricia Irene Bader, M.D., passed away on April 7 at the age of 75. Concurrently, there is much to celebrate in a life lived so fully with extraordinary passion and numerous accomplishments. Dr. Patricia Irene Englum-Bader was born on a farm in rural Paris, Illinois on August 26, 1945. She...

Donald J. Baldwin, 73, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Donald loved studying art and drawing in Indianapolis.  Later in life he loved to travel the world.  Donald's happiest days were participating in sports at Northside High School in the 60's.  His daughter Amanda and sister Billie will dearly miss him.  No services are planned.

Theodore "Ted" J Rudny, 64, of Fort Wayne died April 6, 2021 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Ted was born October 6, 1956 in Fort Wayne and was the son of the late Eugene and Judith Rudny. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School. His sales career took him to MA, FL, WI, Chicago and TX, where he had made lifelong friends.  Ted worked for 40 years as an aftermarket automotive sales rep, retiring in 2020.  Ted is survived by his wife of 22 years Cathy; sisters, Cathleen...

Harold L. Crouse, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Harold was born February 7, 1936 in Greene Co., IN, he was a son of the late Walter and Gladys Crouse.   He was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.  He also served in the United States Army.  Harold owned H.L. Crouse Construction in Perrysburg, OH for 30 years.  He loved to read, build houses and NASCAR.  Harold is survived by wife,...

Dick Miller, age 85, graduated from Central Catholic High School and was a Marine Corps veteran and retired after working thirty years at International Harvester (Navistar).  He was an avid fisherman and loved camping and fishing with the Pyles, Mary and Bud. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Sports Club and Fort Wayne Damenechor and Mennechor. Surviving family members are daughter, Gabrielle Miller; sister, Marge Wright; nephew, Steve Wright; niece, Angie Wright Lemert; great nephews,...

Samuel J Rizzo, 94, of Fort Wayne died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Elevate Senior Living, Fort Wayne, IN. Mary J Rizzo, 94, of Fort Wayne died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Parkview Memorial Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN Samuel and Mary were both born in Fort Wayne and were  members of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Samuel served in the Navy during WW II and was a Barber for many years, She worked at General Electric for over 30 years and loved to play the organ. They both enjoyed singing...

Sharon W. Dunn, 78, passed away Saturday April 3, 2021.  She resided in Leo, Indiana and was born in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late George and Monica (McCoy) Adams and was the fourth of eight children.  She was a member of Sault Ste Marie tribe of Chippewa and the Grabill Missionary Church. Everyone has fond memories of her playing card games with family and friends.  Sharon is survived by her husband of 61 years Charles Keith; daughters Debra...

Samuel J Rizzo, 94, of Fort Wayne died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Elevate Senior Living, Fort Wayne, IN. Mary J Rizzo, 94, of Fort Wayne died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Parkview Memorial Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN Samuel and Mary were both born in Fort Wayne and were  members of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Samuel served in the Navy during WW II and was a Barber for many years, She worked at General Electric for over 30 years and loved to play the organ. They both enjoyed singing...

Inf Colette Anne Felger, of Fort Wayne died March 31, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Colette was born March 31, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Colette is survived by her parents Matt and Elizabeth Felger; brother Matthew Felger Jr; sister Emelia Felger; grandparents Donald and Kathryn Felger and Michael and Ellen Becker as well as several aunts uncles and cousins. Colette was preceded in death by her brother Philip Joseph Felger in 2019 and her uncle Joseph Nolan Becker. Mass...

JAMES L. FANGER, 94, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fort Wayne on March 26th, 1927, James retired in 1992 after 42 years with the Cooper CPA Group where he was a general partner. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member and usher at St. Peter Catholic Church. Memberships included American Legion Post 47, Decatur Elks Lodge 993, Honorary member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Indiana CPA Society....

Joseph Stanley DeVille, known to family, friends and everyone he met simply as “Joe,” died quietly at Parkview Hospital Randallia on March 25, 2021. His silent departure was a marked difference for someone more recognized as a jolly, loud, funny, and happy man. He was 84 years old.   Joe lived life as he shared each day with others, including his loving wife of 63 years, Mary, and their four daughters: Find humor in everything, have a good time, and be unapologetically...

James P. “Jim” Renner left our presence on March 24, 2021. He was born Jan. 10, 1938 and lived in Fort Wayne his entire life. He is predeceased by his ex-wife and his kid’s mother, Darlene in 1999, wife of 19 years, Sandra in 2007, parents Jacob R. and Nina A. (Powell) Renner Marschand, as well as his stepfather Harry Marschand, and all his brothers:  Jack, Dave, Dan, Mike, and Tom; and his beloved dog, Grizz. He is survived by his nine children: Maryanne L. Cooley,...

Arlin D. Filler, 91, of Fort Wayne,  died March 24, 2021 at Parkview Memorial Hospital.  Arlin was born August 5, 1929 in Fort Wayne, and was the son of the late Orville and Florence Filler. Arlin served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was senior plumber at  Midwestern Mechanical Contractors, and a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #166.  He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marclyn; sons, Kenneth (Virginia) Filler of Auburn,...

Stephan “Steve” R. App, 77, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 surround by his family.  He was born June 4, 1943 in Fort Wayne. He was a son of the late Paul and Mary (McDonald) App.  Steve was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.  He never met anyone who was not worthy of his love and acceptance. He was a peacemaker. “He made the Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy his life ‘s mission.”  He was raised on Kensington Boulevard...

William J. White, 96, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Ft. Wayne and was a 1943 graduate of Central High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Army’s 552nd Field Battalion.  In June of 1944 (D+ 22 & 23) the Battalion debarked on the French Coast at Utah Beach and he thereafter served in various European countries.  He retired from the Ft. Wayne Fire Department after serving from 1949 to...

Andrea Gordon, 55, of Fort Wayne died March 20, 2021.  There will be private family services.   A Celebration of Life service will be held in the future.  Andrea is survived by Daughter, Gwenyth Baer of Fort Wayne, IN; Father, Thomas Gordon; Four Sisters, Kathleen Gordon, Deborah (Charles) Zumbrun of Churubusco, IN, Melissa Gordon of North Pole, AK, Gretchen (Christopher) Marks of Waterville, OH. and nieces and nephew Madison Marks, Emma Marks, and Ethan...

Augustine Gomez Sr, 58, of Fort Wayne died March 17, 2021 at his home, Fort Wayne, IN. Augustine was born to the late Juan and Florentina Gomez on September 12, 1962 in Fort Wayne, IN. Augustine is survived by his daughter, Anjelica Rosita Gomez; sons, Augustine Gomez Jr. and Alejandro Antonio Gomez; grandson Isaac Daniel Gomez; brother John Gomez Jr.; sister Victoria (Phyll) Havens brother, Juan Manuel (Barbara) Gomez and Multiple other loved family and friends. He Enjoyed watching IU...

The Mass will be livestreamed on St. Peter's Catholic Church Facebook page The Reverend Father Phillip A. Widmann, passed into eternal life on March 16, 2021 at the age of 79. Fr. Widmann, the only son of Fred J Widmann and Florence Desch Widmann was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 3, 1941. He graduated from both St. Peter's Catholic Grade School and Central Catholic High School. He was employed for some thirteen years in the offices at the Fort Wayne Works of...

Anne Wheeler Shull 77, of Auburn, Indiana passed away March 16, 2021 at Parkview Memorial Hospital Randallia. Anne was born February 25, 1944 in Washington, D. C. and was the daughter of the late Richard and Gladys Wheeler. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington D.C. and graduated from Randolph Macon Women’s College with a degree in English Composition. She was the owner of three maternity stores in three states, Lady Madonna and Anna Belle Maternity and loved caring...

Daniel Russell Thurber, 75, of Fort Wayne passed away, Monday March 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He graduated from Central Catholic High School and spent most of his time at General Electric before retiring from BAE.  He was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and was the Scoutmaster of Troop 2 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Dan was an Army Veteran. He earned the distinguished religious award, the St. George Medal,  the Silver Beaver...

Lois Rose Faurote, 90, of Fort Wayne died March 15, 2021 at Saint Anne Home. Lois was born October 20, 1930 in Decatur, IN and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Leota (Johnson) Scheiner. Lois is survived by her daughters: Sandra (Michael) Osterman of Rogers, AR, Rebecca Elswerky of Lexington, KY, Amy Faurote and Sarah Faurote of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren: Marriam (Brian Boulos) Elswerky of NYC, NY, Noël (Corey) Mesmer of Lexington, KY, Paul (Lisa) Osterman of Indianapolis,...

Kevin George Laisure, 67, of Fort Wayne entered his journey into eternal life on March 9, 2021.  Kevin was born July 30, 1953 in Fort Wayne and was the son of the late Ronald E and Genevieve Laisure. He was a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School Class of 1971, and Indiana University, Fort Wayne in 1977. He was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame football and the Chicago Bears. Kevin retired from Salon Centric after 42 years of making the world a more beautiful place. He was a very active...

Elmer F Lauer, 92, of Fort Wayne died March 7, 2021, Fort Wayne, IN. Elmer was born April 15, 1928 in Fort Wayne. Elmer Lauer married his high school sweet heart, Patricia Lacey. This match  was blessed with ten children; Susan Didion (Martin), Kenneth Lauer (Constance), Rosemary Hearn (Jeffery), Teresa Wyss (James), Christopher Lauer (Mary Sue), Barbara Lauer, and Kathleen Miller (Jason). Deceased children; Anita Wagner (Scott), William Lauer, and Patrick Lauer. He went to St....

Richard Phillip “Dick” Noll, 82, passed away on March 5, 2021.  Dick was born September 30, 1938 and was the second of twelve children born to the late Walter Phillip and Virgilia (Getty) Noll.  He was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church.  Dick served in the U.S. Navy from January 1956 to June 1962 serving 16 months aboard the Guided Missile Cruiser, the USS Topeka CLG-8 as a radioman and...

Supatra “Pat” Boacheon, 71, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Supatra, born December 15, 1949 in Bangkok, Thailand, was the daughter of the late Meng Khun and Remedious Swetphikul. She was the proud owner of the restaurant  Touch of Thailand, and enjoyed serving others for most her life as a waitress and hostess. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She delighted in baking, cooking, crocheting, playing...

Michael Joseph Obringer, 77, died peacefully in his sleep on March 3, 2021, at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike was born on December 20, 1943 in Elwood, Indiana but was raised in New Haven, Indiana. He was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School and went to Notre Dame where he earned two degrees (BA ’69, MS ’73). Mike earned those degrees while working to support his quickly growing family. Professionally, Mike was a charter member of the American Institute of...

Joanna Hill Jacobs, 76, of Wolcottville, IN, passed away March 2, 2021, at her home on Big Long Lake, surrounded by her loving family. Joanna was born October 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne and was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Hill. She was a graduate of Bishop Luers High School, class of 1962, attended Mount St. Joseph University, St. Francis University and the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. She began her working career as a third-grade teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic...

Araceli Reyes Camacho, 47,  años de Fort Wayne, falleció el dia 26 de febrero del 2021 en el Lutheran Hospital en Fort Wayne. Araceli nació el dia 10  de Junio de 1973 en Michoacan, México. Ella fue miembro activo de la Iglesia Catholica Saint Patrick en Fort Wayne.  Araceli trabajo en el restaurante Olive Garden.  A, Araceli le sobreviven su esposo, Juan Jose Lopez,  su hija, Mayra (Luis J. Cuellar) Lopez, su hijo Alejandro Lopez, su...

Sharon L. Gajdos, 73, of Fort Wayne died March 1, 2021 at Kingston at Dupont, Fort Wayne, IN. Sharon was born March 29, 1947 in Hammond, IN and was the daughter of the late Edward and Annie Gross. She worked at ITT and Lincoln Life, retiring in 2012.  She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope. Sharon is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Richard Gajdos; daughters, Laura (Timothy) Smith of Pasadena, CA, and Jennifer (Daniel) Paine of Fort Wayne, IN; brother, Michael Gross of...

Daniel G. Holom, 87, lifelong Fort Wayne resident, died February 28, 2021, at Parkview Hospital. Dan was born February 19, 1934, and was the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth Holom. He graduated from Central High School and served in the US Navy. He was the District Manager at Plibrico Sales & Service for 40 years and also owned his own business, Holom Industrial Furnace, before retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Dan loved taking his...

Betty A. Geary passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 19, 1926, the daughter of the late Adolphus and Lillian Menefee. She attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated from Central Catholic High School.  She worked for Tolkiem Corp before marrying Edward P. Geary and raising 4 children. The couple were charter members of Queen of Angels Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She later worked for...

Marguerite Ulliman-Reith, age 83, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away early morning Thursday, February 25th, 2021 to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Marguerite is survived by her husband Harry Reith, his children Karl, Doug, Kristy and Greg, Marguerite’s sons Terence O’Connor and Michael Ulliman, her sister Jeanne McCormack, her 7 grandchildren-Nichole, Kathleen, Maura, Kacie, Kellie, Emily, Sarah, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and...

Betty Beck, 78, of Fort Wayne died February 24, 2021 at Parkview hospice, Fort Wayne, IN. Betty was born to the late Harry and Lucille Fisher on August 20, 1942 in Riverside, CA. She was a member of many charity and volunteer with the disabled.  Betty is survived by son, Jason Beck; brother, Bob (Ann) Fisher of Columbia City, IN; granddaughter, Ashleigh Bure, Cassidy beck; Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Beck; daughter, Christine Beck. Betty was a strong and caring...

Max K. Blosser, 65, of New Haven passed away February 22, 2021 surrounded by family.  Max was born in LaPorte, Indiana and served in the United States Navy. He graduated from Ivy Tech Community College and was the Maintenance Technician at Calico Industries. Max is survived by his siblings, Calvin C. Blosser, Roberta A. (Charles) Kennerk of New Haven, IN, and, Margaret Jane (William) DeBender of Glen Allen, VA, and sister in-law Tamera Blosser of Columbia City, IN.  Beloved Uncle...

Richard C. Gabriel, 72, of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Chicago. He was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN., the eldest of six siblings.  He graduated from Central Catholic High School and degreed in civil engineering from Purdue University. He was a developer and ahead of his time in architectural design. He loved Chicago city life and collected fine art and lived and breathed Notre Dame football. He was proud to usher at historic Holy Name Cathedral in...

Donald Wayne Borton, 77, of Fort Wayne IN, died February 20, 2021 at his home. Donald was born October 3, 1943, in Wauseon, OH, the son of the late George and Noreen (Rathbun) Borton. Don's mother died during his childhood, and he was later adopted by George's second wife, June (Suleski) Borton.    Donald served his country as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam from 1967-68. He was an avid watcher and player of golf--a frequent visitor to his favorite course at...

Paula Louise Thomas, 58, of Fort Wayne died February 19, 2021, Fort Wayne, IN. Paula was born to the late William and Patricia Nickolson on June 16, 1962 in Fort Wayne. Paula is survived by two sons, Steven (Jillian) Thomas Jr. and Anthony (Jennifer) Thomas; sister, Priscilla (Dennis) Jennings; sistr Pamela (Ben) Bennett and   brother, William Nickolson; She is preceded in death by her sister Penny Woebbeking; brother, Robert Nickolson, sister, Patti Shadle and brother, Paul...

Mary Ann Cottrell passed away peacefully February 17, 2021.  She was the daughter of Robert  and Mary (Sullivan) Clifford.  She was married to Robert Cottrell MD for 64 years.  Robert preceded her in death in January 2015.  Mary loved family and friends.   She had 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Susan Miller of Fort Wayne, John (Gretchen) Cottrell of Carmel, IN, Judy (Ray) Dusman of Fort Wayne, IN,...

Paul E. Trabel, 64, passed away February 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born 1956 in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church New Haven IN  and was a Tool and Die Maker at General Motors. Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years Marlene; son, Eric (Carrie); five brothers, Eugene J. (Barbara), Daniel, Richard (Tina), Robert (Debra) and Gregory (Angie) Trabel; eight sisters, Jan  Bruce, Joyce, Barbara and Diane Trabel, Carol Merkel,...

William J Simunek, 93, of Fort Wayne  passed away February 13, 2021. William was born in 1927 in Gregory, South Dakota . He was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.  He was a WW2 and Korean War Veteran. William was a retired Electrical Engineer at Magnovox. William is survived by three sons, James W (Jennie) Simunek, Cincinnati, OH, Thomas J (Micki) Simunek of Indianapolis, IN, Paul G (Robin) Simunek of Fort Wayne, IN; Daughter, Kathy M (Scott) Atkinson of...

Janet Lee Brinker, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Janet was born July 11, 1941 in Greenfield, OH to the late Archie and Virginia Kaiser.  She worked at Pepperidge Farm for over 20 years.  Janet is survived by her husband of 61 years, Michael; son, Michael R. (Christina) Brinker; granddaughters, Ashley (Scott) Fischer, Megan Brinker; great-grandson, Tate Fischer; and sisters, Joy Trucks and Nancy Morris.  Funeral Service will be 1:00...

Angela (Trombetta) Mater, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away February 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 25, 1924 in Monterotondo (RM), Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pietro Trombetta and Angela Collabolletta. A war bride, she moved to the United States in 1947. Angela spent her life as a homemaker and dedicated mother and Nonna to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her son, John Malay of Fort Wayne; daughter, Lori (Frank) McCutcheon of Fort...

David Charles James, Jr., 57, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in Fort Wayne. David was born December 4, 1963 in Fort Wayne. He graduated with a special education diploma from Fort Wayne Community Schools and was an active member of GiGi's Playhouse.  David was also involved with Holy Cross Lutheran Church Bible School for 15 years.  David is survived by his father, David (Patty) James; mother, Cynthia James; sister, Wendy (Terry) Feichter; brother, Tony...

Joanne Catherine Mahoney, 77, of Fort Wayne died February 10, 2021 at Five Star Residence, Fort Wayne, IN. Joanne was born on February 5, 1944, in Warrensburg, MO, she was the daughter of the late Joe Clement Snyder and Mary Catherine Schnurr Snyder. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Joanne is survived by two sons, Jeff (Stephanie) Mahoney of Fort Wayne, IN, Kelly (Amy) Mahoney of Cookville, TN; three grandchildren, Logan Joseph Bush-Mahoney,...