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Joseph B. Vickery, 76, of Fort Wayne, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday May 24, 2024, after an extended illness. Joe was born February 29, 1948, in Anderson, the son of (the late) Arthur J. and Rosemary (Gooding) Vickery. After high school, Joe proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He spent the next 30 years in various capacities in the restaurant business, retiring in 2010 from Brothers Express.… Read more...
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Terrance “Terry” W. Lundquist, 81, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne on June 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter and Constance (LaMaster) Lundquist. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Terry worked for Zollner in Fort Wayne for 40 years until retirement. On October 19, 1963, Terry married the love of his life, Sharon (Roush). They spent the next… Read more...
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Christine Renée Mikula, 51, of Fort Wayne, passed away Unexpectedly Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1973 in Pontiac, Michigan to Raymond Mikula and Stacy Childs. Chrstine had worked numerous jobs, but her favorite was working for Michael’s. In her free time, Christine enjoyed crafting, especially making Jewelry. Most of all, Christine loved music and going to concerts. She will be fondly remembered for her loving personality, always giving of herself… Read more...
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William Allen Wasson, 42, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne on December 25, 1981 to Craig and Cynthia (Castle) Wasson. Mr. Wasson worked for Midwest Metal Fabrication in Fort Wayne as a welder. In his free time, William enjoyed Anything IU, especially IU Basketball. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia (Joseph) Schmidt; father, Craig Wasson; daughters, Lexi and Ava Wasson; and siblings, Tonya (Chip) Gerardot… Read more...
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Kathy Ilene Hines, aged 69, passed away early Monday morning in May 27, 2024. Kathy loved Day trips to casinos, the band Chicago, attending TinCaps and Komets games. She played 3 instruments (oboe, clarinet, piano and the cymbals during the Three Rivers parade for Woodlan). Growing up, she attended Woodlan High School, where she participated in the band. She was a 10 year member, national winner, and a judge of the 4H where she showed… Read more...
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David B. Farragh, 65, of North Shores MI and formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Dave was born in Michigan on July 21, 1958, the son of (the late) Gordon and Eugenia Farragh. He was a talented athlete, playing football in high school (State Champions) and also at Northwood University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree and also where he met the love of his life, Gail (Peters) Farragh. Dave… Read more...
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Michael D. Lauer, 76, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home. He was born in Fort Wayne on February 29, 1948, the son of (the late) William J. and Lucille (Freiburger) Lauer. Michael graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of ’66 and afterwards he served his country proudly with the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an accomplished scuba diver and operated a scuba lessons/dive… Read more...
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Kathy Navarra-Mangas Rose, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. Kathy was born July 5, 1951, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late John and Anna (Beckstedt) Mangas. She met Ed Rose on a farm east of New Haven, and when she first met Ed she said, “I am going to marry him.” They would have celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 10, 2024. She was a… Read more...
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Margaret “Marge” Megles-Norris, age 94, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lutheran Life Villages at Inverness Lakes. Born on November 3, 1929, in Cokeburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Niscak) Shepelak. Marge spent her youth in Bentleyville, PA and moved to Fort Wayne to be close to her brother and employment opportunites. She worked as a bookkeeper for Marsh’s grocery store for over… Read more...
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Luis M. Esquivel Jr., 68, of Fort Wayne died May 18, 2024, Majestic, Fort Wayne, IN. Luis was born December 13, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas. He was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. He worked as a Landscaper. Luis is survived by son, Louis “Tod” Esquivel, III of Indianapolis, daughter Sommer Esquivel; granddaughter, Zoey Esquivel; grandson, Aden Esquivel; four brothers, Antonio 'Tony' M. Esquivel, Robert Esquivel and Joe Esquivel all of Fort… Read more...
