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Matthew Michael Johnson, 52, of Yorkville, IL, died September 19, 2021 at Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL. Matthew was born December 5, 1968 in Morgantown WV, and was the son of Keith and Carolyn Johnson, who survive. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School and Loyola University with 2 Master's degrees. Mathew was a teacher for 16 years and an Assistant Dean for 3 years at St. Francis High School in IL. He was… Read more...
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John Francis Martin, 71, of Fort Wayne died September 20, 2021. John was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, earned an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and masters degree later. He was a teacher at Fort Wayne Community Schools, member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Ft. Wayne Education Association. He volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth Group/ Missionary, Ave Maria House and Special Olympics.… Read more...
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Karen Augusta Louie “Tootsie” Korst Hawkins, 62, of Fort Wayne, IN, died at Bethlehem Woods Nursing home on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Karen was born to the late Charles Korst, Sr. and Margaret (Eakin) Herman on August 13, 1959, in Joliet, IL. She graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. She was assistant manager at Frank’s Nursery & Crafts, and later was a landscape designer at Broadview Florist & Greenhouse, where she designed the Josephine Longfellow… Read more...
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Gwen Claire Jenne, 92, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away September 1st, 2021 at her home. Born April 6, 1929 in Fort Wayne, IN, was the daughter of the late Orval and Hilda (Delagrange) Waite. On September 22, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Don. Traveling was a great joy for Don and Gwen and memories were made as a family at Disney and many historical sites through the years. They spent many long… Read more...
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Virginia L. Strawbridge, 100, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Saint Anne's Home. Virginia was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth MacNamara. After working as an Executive Secretary for many years, Virginia began working with the Fort Wayne-South Bend Marriage Tribunal, in 1963, until her retirement. She was a woman of deep faith, completing over 50 years as a member of the Secular Franciscan Order, of St. Charles Fraternity. She is survived… Read more...
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Larry D. Keller, 72, born in Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully September 19, 2021 at his home on Witmer Lake. Dedicated to his family owned business for 57 years he was proud to see 3rd and 4th generation continue its success. He enjoyed road trips with his loving wife Jan of 51 years. He was very proud of all of his grandchildren and cherished spending time with family at the lake. He served as a… Read more...
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David Lee Hoevel, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021, at home. Dave was born to the late Alfred and Sylvia Hoevel on September 21, 1938, in Fort Wayne. He was happiest by the water with a fishing pole in hand, family by his side, and knowing the Fighting Irish would take the field in the afternoon. A lover of the open road, he made his rounds across the country, visiting… Read more...
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James Stephen Vallely, affectionately known as Steve, 69, of Fort Wayne died September 14, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born to the late James and Helen Vallely on April 26, 1952 in Terre Haute, IN. Steve is survived by his loving wife Angela; well loved children Genevieve Vallely, Lara Vallely (Jeremy South), Gabe Vallely, and Amelia Vallely-Compton (Ted Compton); grandkids Toby South, Cecilia and Felicity Compton who lovingly knew him… Read more...
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Dan T. Gratz, 72, of Fort Wayne died September 19, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by loved ones. Dan was born to the late Albert and Buleah (Bledsoe) Gratz on October 6, 1948 in Fort Wayne. A member of the first graduating class of Snider High School (1967) Dan was married to Cheryl (Hooven) Gratz on April 29, 1972 and built a beautiful life and family together over 49 years… Read more...
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James "Jim" Glenn Falloon, 81, of Roanoke, IN died peacefully, September 14, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born February 6, 1940 in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada, Jim was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. Jim began his successful, engineering career at General Motors Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario where he became Plant Manager. While Jim was a true Canadian at heart, he… Read more...
